Black Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lothian
Black Bull Inn 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 5 February 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: Market Street, Mid Calder, EH53 0AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black Bull Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Earl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | Pass | 17 September 2025 |
| Calder Villa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | Pass | 22 April 2026 |
| Cunnigar House Caring Premises | 233 yards away | Pass | 9 January 2026 |
| Cooking House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 30 March 2026 |
| Bus Stop Cafe @ Stirrup Stane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 22 January 2026 |
| Bratek Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 17 March 2026 |
| Devilish Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 18 March 2025 |
| Hogarth Motor Company Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Black Bull Inn
What is Black Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull Inn does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Black Bull Inn last inspected?
Black Bull Inn was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
West Lothian Council inspects Black Bull Inn 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 Inn is one of 15 rated food businesses in Mid Calder. See every hygiene rating in Mid Calder →
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