Black Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Black Bull Inn 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 14 December 2023, more than 2 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: Black Bull Inn, 17 Main Street, CA13 9LE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Black Bull Inn among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Black Bull Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Black Bull Inn 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 Black Bull Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOC Retailers - other | 8 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wild Page Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Alternative Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Tarantella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Spice Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Moon & Sixpence Coffeehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Blend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| J W W Allison & Sons Retailers - other | 66 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Black Bull Inn
What is Black Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Black Bull Inn 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 Black Bull Inn last inspected?
Black Bull Inn was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Bull Inn?
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 Black Bull Inn compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Black Bull Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Black Bull Inn 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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