Black Goo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dacorum
Black Goo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 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: 98 High Street, Tring, HP23 4AF
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Black Goo among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Black Goo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 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 Goo 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 Goo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring Premier Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Majhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Crockers Experience Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Storia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| The Espresso Lounge Ltd Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Culture Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bishop Wood C of E Junior School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Da Vinci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Black Goo
What is Black Goo's food hygiene rating?
Black Goo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Black Goo 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Goo last inspected?
Black Goo was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Goo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Goo compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Black Goo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Black Goo 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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