The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Black Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 284 County Road, Liverpool, L4 5PW
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The Black Horse among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ← The Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Black Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Baraka Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Alsop High School School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2016 |
| Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| All In One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2021 |
| Ambito (Walton Nurture School/Cavendish View School) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Angels News and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 28 June 2019.
Is The Black Horse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 28 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
How does The Black Horse compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Black Horse and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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