The Black Sheep food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
The Black Sheep holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Warehouse Studios, Glaziers Lane, WA3 4AQ
How it compares in Warrington
That puts The Black Sheep among the 1,178 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← The Black Sheep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Black Sheep none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Black Sheep, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Lakes Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Dunky's Day Nursery Culcheth Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Pizza/Bar in the Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Holcroft Grange Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Comfortable Gill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Culcheth News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Gustavo Terrace, Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about The Black Sheep
What is The Black Sheep's food hygiene rating?
The Black Sheep has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 4 October 2024.
Is The Black Sheep 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Sheep last inspected?
The Black Sheep was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Sheep?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Sheep compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Sheep is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects The Black Sheep 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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