Black Horse Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
Black Horse Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 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, 1 Foxon Street, Leicester, LE3 5LT
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Horse Public House sits behind roughly 2,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ← Black Horse Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 Horse Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Express Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| 2Funky Music Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 2Funky Street Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Apna Junction Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| 3 Little Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Alo Beirut Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Black Horse Public House
What is Black Horse Public House's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leicester City Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Black Horse Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Black Horse Public House last inspected?
Black Horse Public House was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Horse Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Horse Public House compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Black Horse Public House holds a 3. 294 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Black Horse 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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