Black Horse Inn
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Black Horse Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2EF, in the Ipswich local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 October 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ipswich oversees 1,139 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ipswich is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Black Horse Inn?
Black Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ipswich.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Black Horse Inn last inspected?
Black Horse Inn was last inspected on 2023-10-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Black Horse Inn located?
Black Horse Inn is located at The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP1 2EF, in the Ipswich local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP1 postcode area.