The Bull Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Bull Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 16 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: Bull Hotel 14 Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AD
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull Hotel sits behind roughly 2,510 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,510 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ← The Bull Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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 The Bull Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Ring Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| A.H. Griffiths Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| The Feathers Hotel Ludlow Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Natalie White - The Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Suelo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The Fish House Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about The Bull Hotel
What is The Bull Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 12 March 2025.
Is The Bull Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bull Hotel last inspected?
The Bull Hotel was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bull Hotel compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull Hotel holds a 4. 224 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The 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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