The Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Bull Inn 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 9 December 2025, 7 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 Inn Cock Lane, Stanford Dingley, Reading, RG7 6LS
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull Inn sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← The Bull Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutts Clump Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Choice Ltd At Appletrees Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2012 |
| The Bladebone Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Blackbird Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Queens Head Brasserie Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Awberry Farm Events Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Six Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bucklebury Farm Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Bull Inn
What is The Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 9 December 2025.
Is The Bull Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Bull Inn was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 The Bull Inn compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull Inn holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire 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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