The Bull Ring food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
The Bull Ring holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 January 2020, more than 6 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: The Bull Ring 5 - 7 High Street, Northwich, CW9 5BU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull Ring sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← The Bull Ring | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bull Ring 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 Bull Ring, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to Z Convenience Store Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bea?s Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bombay Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Goblin Coffee and Beer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Corner Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about The Bull Ring
What is The Bull Ring's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Ring has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 24 January 2020.
Is The Bull Ring safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bull Ring last inspected?
The Bull Ring was last inspected on 24 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull Ring?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bull Ring compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull Ring holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Bull Ring 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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