The Black Bull Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
The Black Bull Hotel 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 315 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9UP
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Black Bull Hotel among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← The Black Bull Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Black Bull Hotel 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 Black Bull Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baby Beat Appeal Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Black Bull Hotel
What is The Black Bull Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bull Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 23 October 2024.
Is The Black Bull Hotel 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 Black Bull Hotel last inspected?
The Black Bull Hotel was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Bull Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Black Bull Hotel compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Bull Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Black Bull Hotel 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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