The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The 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
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 36 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1UD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Black Horse among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← The Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Grills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Fireaway Pizza (also t/a Southern Lovin’ Cooking & Wing Avenue ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Daily Needs Food & Wine Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Crystal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Brewhouse Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bold and Brave Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Efes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The 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 The Black Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset 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 "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 The Black Horse compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset 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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