Black Boy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Black Boy 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
This is a fresh result: Black Boy was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
86% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: The Black Boy, Thorpe Road, Weeley, CO16 9JJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Black Boy has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Black Boy among the 794 places in Tendring 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 | 794 | 67% | ← Black Boy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black Boy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Weeley Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2026 |
| Gaunts Bakery Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 May 2025 |
| Homestead Cabin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Weeley Post Office Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2022 |
| Aldanat Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Lakeside Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| MFG Weeley Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Black Boy
What is Black Boy's food hygiene rating?
Black Boy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Black Boy 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 Boy last inspected?
Black Boy was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Black Boy compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Black Boy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Black Boy 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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Black Boy is one of 511 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/
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