The Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Argyll and Bute
The Black Bull has no published result under Scotland's food hygiene scheme yet.
The rating: Awaiting inspection
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: Black Bull Inn 3 West Princes Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AF, PA20 9AF
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wee Zoe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2026 |
| Taverna Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | Pass | 7 February 2020 |
| Bute House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 27 yards away | Pass | 17 April 2019 |
| The Electric Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 59 yards away | Pass | 28 May 2019 |
| The Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | Pass | 16 October 2025 |
| Zavaroni's Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | Pass | 27 March 2019 |
| The Waterfront Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2019 |
| Gather Deli Retailers - other | 102 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about The Black Bull
What is The Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bull does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Awaiting inspection".
When was The Black Bull last inspected?
The Black Bull was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Argyll and Bute Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Argyll and Bute 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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