Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
Black Bull holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Black Bull Inn, Hill Top, Bolsover, S44 6NG
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Black Bull among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ← Black Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Black Bull none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover First Steps Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Dani's Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| (Beverley J Noon T/A) Fidlers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bolsover Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Market Place Bolsover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Castle Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Black Bull
What is Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 7 April 2022.
Is Black Bull safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Bull last inspected?
Black Bull was last inspected on 7 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Bull compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Black Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Black Bull and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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