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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
120 Blacks Road BT10 0NF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Belfast City | 13 Sept 2024 |
FC UNITED OF MANCHESTER, 310 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER M40 0FJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Manchester | 9 Nov 2025 |
Old Blacksmiths Workshop Grange Road, Wareham BH20 5DG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Dorset | 26 Nov 2018 |
Grand Buildings, Jameson Street, Kingston Upon Hull HU1 3JX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Hull City | 9 Oct 2023 |
Blacksmiths Arms Farlington To Seven Oaks YO61 1NW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | North Yorkshire | 5 Dec 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
72 High Street SA1 1LN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 20 / 20 / 20 | Swansea | 28 Apr 2026 |
427 Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 4HD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | Birmingham | 2 Feb 2026 |
Blacksmiths Arms, 23 Torrington Street, Bideford EX39 4DP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 5 / 10 | Torridge | 5 Feb 2025 |
Blacksmiths Arms Cherry Tree Avenue YO30 2BN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | North Yorkshire | 7 Nov 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 129 UK locations. 100% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many Blacks locations are in the UK?
There are 129 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 72 High Street with a rating of 0/5 (inspected 28/04/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily