The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Black Horse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 September 2022, more than 3 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: 4 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth, WV15 6AF
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Horse sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← The Black Horse | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 The Black Horse 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 The Black Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bridgnorth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Thalio - Asian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Falcon Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Boatyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Kum Tong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 21 September 2022.
Is The Black Horse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 21 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Horse?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Horse compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Horse holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The 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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The Black Horse is one of 181 rated food businesses in Bridgnorth. See every hygiene rating in Bridgnorth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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