Black Rabbit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
Black Rabbit 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 6 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: The Black Rabbit Inn Mill Road, South Stoke, BN18 9PB
How it compares in Arun
That puts Black Rabbit among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Black Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Very 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 Rabbit 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 Rabbit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Swanbourne Lodge Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2025 |
| Echo Language School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Arundel Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Arundel Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 June 2024 |
| Arundel Museum Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Arundel Castle Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| The George at Burpham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Black Rabbit
What is Black Rabbit's food hygiene rating?
Black Rabbit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Black Rabbit 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 Rabbit last inspected?
Black Rabbit was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Rabbit?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Rabbit compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Black Rabbit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Black Rabbit 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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