Black Bull - Hungry Horse
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Black Bull - Hungry Horse is a pub/bar/nightclub located at BLACK BULL CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5NX, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Folkestone and Hythe oversees 1,297 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Folkestone and Hythe is 4.8 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- BLACK BULL CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE
- Postcode
- CT19 5NX
- Local Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 591117
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Black Bull - Hungry Horse?
Black Bull - Hungry Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Folkestone and Hythe.
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 Bull - Hungry Horse last inspected?
Black Bull - Hungry Horse was last inspected on 2026-02-05. 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 Bull - Hungry Horse located?
Black Bull - Hungry Horse is located at BLACK BULL CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE , CT19 5NX, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT19 postcode area.