Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Luton
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 14 September 2021, more than 4 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.
84% of rated food businesses in Luton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Luton ratings →
Address: The Black Horse, 23 Hastings Street, LU1 5BE
How it compares in Luton
That puts Black Horse among the 869 places in Luton holding top marks, 67% 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 | 869 | 67% | ← Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 410 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 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 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 Black Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Luton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Bajwa Food Store LTD Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 24/7 Moldova limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
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 Luton Council on 14 September 2021.
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 14 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Horse compare to other places in Luton?
67% of the 1,305 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton 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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