The Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Black Bull holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: 56 High Street, Longstanton, CB24 3BS
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Bull sits behind roughly 1,183 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,063 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← The Black Bull | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Faroz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Longstanton Pre-School Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Premier and Longstanton Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Kids Choice Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Cambridge City Foodbank - Northstowe Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
Questions about The Black Bull
What is The Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bull has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The Black Bull safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Black Bull last inspected?
The Black Bull was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Bull compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Bull holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The 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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