Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fenland
Black Bull 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 21 September 2022, more than 3 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: 20 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1BD
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Black Bull among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Black Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontanella's Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Kebab Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Quinns Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2022 |
| The Little Tea Room Within The Lock Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Lily Of The Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Not Just A Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Parkers Newsagent Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2020 |
| Feng Wah Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Black Bull
What is Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 21 September 2022.
Is Black Bull 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 last inspected?
Black Bull was last inspected on 21 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Bull?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Bull compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Black Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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