The Bear and Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lothian
The Bear and Bull passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 12 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Bear and Bull 72 High Street Dunbar East Lothian, EH42 1JH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bear and Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragheef Manufacturers/packers | 27 yards away | Pass | 11 February 2026 |
| 1650 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | Pass | 13 November 2024 |
| Dunbar Community Bakery Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Pass | 1 October 2018 |
| Dunbar Fish Shop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Improvement required | 7 January 2026 |
| Corrieri Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | Pass | 16 April 2025 |
| Graze Coffee & Chocolate House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | Pass | 12 February 2025 |
| The Tipsy Truffle Retailers - other | 73 yards away | Pass | 6 December 2022 |
| Community Carrot Ltd Retailers - other | 77 yards away | Pass | 22 January 2020 |
Questions about The Bear and Bull
What is The Bear and Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Bear and Bull does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Bear and Bull last inspected?
The Bear and Bull was last inspected on 12 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
East Lothian Council inspects The Bear and 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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