Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Black Horse 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 Horse was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Wakefield score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wakefield ratings →
Address: 102 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XR
How this rating has changed
Black Horse has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 6 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
| 6 August 2026 | 2 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 Wakefield
That puts Black Horse among the 2,080 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,080 | 78% | ← Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 424 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bella Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Black Horse
What is Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Black Horse 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 last inspected?
Black Horse was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Black Horse compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,659 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Black Horse 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Wakefield inspects and rates 3,056 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wakefield →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk
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