The Black Horse
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The Black Horse is a other catering premises located at 6 Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BT, in the Cherwell local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 November 2024, 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. Cherwell oversees 1,333 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cherwell is 4.7 out of 5. 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 Horse?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cherwell.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?
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 Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 2024-11-25. 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 Horse located?
The Black Horse is located at 6 Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire , OX5 2BT, in the Cherwell local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX5 postcode area.