The Black Horse, County Durham
The Black Horse is a pub at 158 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AY. The Black Horse's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 7 June 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 158 Front Street
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3AY - Council
- Durham
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Black Horse’s food hygiene rating
The Black Horse's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Black Horse's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Black Horse
- 4New Red Lantern110 m
- 5Chesters120 m
- 5High Crown130 m
- 5Bar Bianco140 m
- 5The Wicket Gate160 m
- 5Lambton Arms Hotel200 m
All 18 pubs and bars in County Durham
Questions about The Black Horse
What is the food hygiene rating at The Black Horse?
The Black Horse's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 7 June 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Black Horse?
The Black Horse is at 158 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AY, in County Durham. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is New Red Lantern, about 110 m away.
What pubs are near The Black Horse?
The closest pubs and bars to The Black Horse are New Red Lantern (110 m), Chesters (120 m) and High Crown (130 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Black Horse's hygiene rating up to date?
The Black Horse's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Black Horse on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Durham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.