Black Boy Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
Black Boy Public House 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 20 June 2024, more than 2 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: Black Boy Southspring, Avery Hill, DA15 8EA
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Black Boy Public House among the 1,689 places in Greenwich holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,689 | 79% | ← Black Boy Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Black Boy Public House 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 Boy Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Foodbank Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Avery Hill Youth Hub Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Alderwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| 3rd Royal Eltham Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| AL Chickone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bexley Deaf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Black Boy Public House
What is Black Boy Public House's food hygiene rating?
Black Boy Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Black Boy Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
Black Boy Public House was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Boy Public House?
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 Black Boy Public House compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Black Boy Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Black Boy Public House 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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