The Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Black Bull 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 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: 32 Front Street North, Trimdon, TS29 6PG
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Black Bull among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Black Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Black Bull 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 Black Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimdon Little Tykes Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| Sanders General Dealers Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2022 |
| Trimdon Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| A D Philips Pharmacy Retailers - other | 336 yards away | Exempt | |
| Powis Newsagents Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
| Village Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| 88 Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Black Bull
What is The Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Black Bull 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 Black Bull last inspected?
The Black Bull was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Black Bull compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Black 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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