The Black Bear
The Black Bear is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Black Bear Public House, 27 Old Lynn Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3SB, in the Fenland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Fenland oversees 708 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Fenland is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Black Bear?
The Black Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Fenland.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 The Black Bear last inspected?
The Black Bear was last inspected on 2025-11-12. 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 The Black Bear located?
The Black Bear is located at Black Bear Public House, 27 Old Lynn Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire , PE13 3SB, in the Fenland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PE13 postcode area.