Bull Lane Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochford
Bull Lane Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 April 2019, more than 7 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: 88 Bull Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8NQ
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bull Lane Stores sits behind roughly 491 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← Bull Lane Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Very good
- 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 Bull Lane Stores 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 Bull Lane Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2019 |
| Byron News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Chris' Fish, Chicken And Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Excelcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Edward Francis School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2016 |
| Brew & Natter Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
| Arias Fine Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Bull Lane Stores
What is Bull Lane Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bull Lane Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochford Council on 5 April 2019.
Is Bull Lane Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bull Lane Stores last inspected?
Bull Lane Stores was last inspected on 5 April 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bull Lane Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bull Lane Stores compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while Bull Lane Stores holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Bull Lane Stores 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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