Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Black Bull 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 15 October 2024, 20 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: 6 Old Market Place, HG4 1EQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Bull sits behind roughly 5,376 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,376 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ← Black Bull | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Black Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornblower Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Oliver's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Sustain Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Big Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| North Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Black Bull
What is Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Black Bull 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 Black Bull last inspected?
Black Bull was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Bull compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Black Bull holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects 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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