The Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
The Bull Inn 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 19 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bull Inn Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3LB
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Bull Inn among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← The Bull Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Green Farm Shop Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| CareTech Community Services Limited Whiston House Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bethersden Playschool Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Pabulum Limited Bethersden County Primary School School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Marchants of Bethersden Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 November 2025 |
| The George Community Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Bethersden Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Bull Inn
What is The Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 19 July 2024.
Is The Bull Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Bull Inn was last inspected on 19 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull Inn?
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 Inn compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The 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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