Black Horse

Black Horse is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Public House Black Horse 14 Overend, Elton, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6RU, in the Huntingdonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Huntingdonshire oversees 1,521 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Huntingdonshire is 4.6 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.