The Bull Charlbury food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
The Bull Charlbury 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: The Bull Inn, Sheep Street, Charlbury, OX7 3RR
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Bull Charlbury among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Bull Charlbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Bull Charlbury 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 Bull Charlbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Little Monkeys Charlbury Caring Premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Charlbury Deli And Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Cornerstone Farmers/growers | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Charlbury Day Centre Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Charlbury Baby & Toddler Group Caring Premises | 130 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Bull Charlbury
What is The Bull Charlbury's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Charlbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 24 April 2025.
Is The Bull Charlbury 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 The Bull Charlbury last inspected?
The Bull Charlbury was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull Charlbury?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Bull Charlbury compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull Charlbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Bull Charlbury 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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