The Nevill Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Nevill 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 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Ryarsh Road, Birling, West Malling, ME19 5JW
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Nevill Bull among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← The Nevill Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Nevill 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 The Nevill Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Doughs Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Breakfast \& Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bulunga Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Valley Invicta Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Leybourne Lakes Country Park (Refuel) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about The Nevill Bull
What is The Nevill Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Nevill Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Nevill 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 The Nevill Bull last inspected?
The Nevill Bull was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Nevill Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nevill Bull compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The Nevill Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Nevill 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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