The Black Cat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Black Cat 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: 38 Prestongate, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0RE
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Black Cat among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Black Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Very 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 The Black Cat 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 Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Chicken George Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Dog N Cone Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Black Cat
What is The Black Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Black Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 23 January 2025.
Is The Black Cat 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 The Black Cat last inspected?
The Black Cat was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Cat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Cat compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Black Cat 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 Cat is one of 92 rated food businesses in Hessle. See every hygiene rating in Hessle →
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