Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Ayrshire
Black Bull passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 26 August 2025, 10 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: 22 River Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0AX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Idiots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | Pass | 30 March 2026 |
| Campbelltown Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | Pass | 11 July 2024 |
| Brig Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | Pass | 5 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 218 yards away | Pass | 7 January 2025 |
| Anchor Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2015 |
| Alphabet Yard School/college/university | 263 yards away | Pass | 24 March 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 305 yards away | Pass | 23 July 2024 |
| Cafe Hope Other catering premises | 316 yards away | Pass | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Black Bull
What is Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Black Bull last inspected?
Black Bull was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire 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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