The Black Horse PH

Hertford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Black Horse PH scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 16 October 2025 by East Hertfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Black Horse PH, from February 2020 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2020 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Black Horse PH.

Food hygiene rating history for The Black Horse PH
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
11 February 2020	4 / 5	Good
16 October 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Black Horse PH in Hertford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Black Horse,
29-31 West Street,
Hertford,
Hertfordshire,
SG13 8EZ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Black Horse PH. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Black Horse PH?

Food hygiene at The Black Horse PH is inspected by East Hertfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastherts.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Black Horse PH

What is The Black Horse PH’s food hygiene rating?

The Black Horse PH has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 October 2025.

When was The Black Horse PH last inspected?

The Black Horse PH was last inspected by East Hertfordshire on 16 October 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.