Black Bull Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Black Bull Hotel 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 20 January 2025, 17 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: 25 Market Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HW
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Black Bull Hotel among the 1,257 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← Black Bull Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 Very 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Copper Vines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| J McRobb High Class Family Butchers Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Albion Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ajmeer Manzil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| La Mama Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Black Bull Hotel
What is Black Bull Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Black Bull Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
Black Bull Hotel was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Bull Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Bull Hotel compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Black Bull Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Black Bull Hotel 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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Black Bull Hotel is one of 89 rated food businesses in Standish. See every hygiene rating in Standish →
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