Black Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
Black Horse Inn 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 7 August 2024, 23 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: Black Horse Inn Binsted Lane, Walberton, BN18 0LP
How it compares in Arun
That puts Black Horse Inn among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Black Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Black Horse Inn 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 Black Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holly Tree Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Community Playcentre At Walberton School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Maypole Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Slindon Patisserie Disco Buns Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Hanger Down House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Hill Side Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Laurels Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
Questions about Black Horse Inn
What is Black Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Black Horse Inn 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 Black Horse Inn last inspected?
Black Horse Inn was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Horse Inn compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Black Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Black Horse Inn 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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