The Bulls Well food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
The Bulls Well 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 18 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: 11 Main Street, NG6 8QH
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The Bulls Well among the 2,402 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,402 | 90% | ← The Bulls Well | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 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 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 Bulls Well 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 Bulls Well, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| BCI Snooker Centre Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| A J Bradshaw Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Afro Fresh Intl. Limited Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bulls Well
What is The Bulls Well's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Well has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Bulls Well 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 Bulls Well last inspected?
The Bulls Well was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Well?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bulls Well compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and The Bulls Well is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects The Bulls Well 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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Understanding this rating
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