Black Horse Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Black Horse Cafe 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 11 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: Broomfield Farm, Coggeshall Road, Earls Colne, CO6 2JX
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Black Horse Cafe among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Black Horse Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Black Horse Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalemor Explorer Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Strike Shack At The Essex Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Essex Golf \& Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Milbank Concrete Products Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Norm And Debs Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Black Horse Cafe
What is Black Horse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Black Horse Cafe 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 Black Horse Cafe last inspected?
Black Horse Cafe was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Horse Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Horse Cafe compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Black Horse Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Black Horse Cafe 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 Horse Cafe is one of 32 rated food businesses in Earls Colne. See every hygiene rating in Earls Colne →
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