Blacks Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
Blacks is one of the top-performing chains in the UK for food hygiene, with 100% of locations holding a perfect 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
13 High Street, Hook, Goole DN14 5NY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | East Riding of Yorkshire | 28 Feb 2024 |
The Blacksmiths Arms, Talkin, Cumbria CA8 1LE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Cumberland | 29 Nov 2024 |
Blacksmiths Arms Farlington To Seven Oaks YO61 1NW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | North Yorkshire | 5 Dec 2025 |
Main Road, Alvington, Lydney GL15 6AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Forest of Dean | 22 Sept 2023 |
The Blacksmiths Arms Main Street YO60 7NE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | North Yorkshire | 5 Feb 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
427 Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 4HD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | Birmingham | 2 Feb 2026 |
Blacksmiths Arms Cherry Tree Avenue YO30 2BN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | North Yorkshire | 7 Nov 2025 |
Blacksmiths Arms, Main Road, Skendleby Spilsby PE23 4QE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | East Lindsey | 10 Dec 2025 |
124 Blackshots Lane, Grays, Essex RM16 2LD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Thurrock | 18 Jan 2025 |
Black Sheep Bar, 53 Union Street, Ryde PO33 2LF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Isle of Wight | 17 Mar 2025 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is Blacks food hygiene good?
Blacks has an average food hygiene rating of 5/5 across 121 UK locations. 100% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many Blacks locations are in the UK?
There are 121 Blacks locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated Blacks in the UK?
The lowest rated Blacks is at 427 Dudley Road, Birmingham with a rating of 1/5 (inspected 02/02/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily