Black bull inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Black 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 7 April 2026, 3 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 Malton Road, YO18 8EA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Black bull inn among the 5,374 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← Black bull inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black bull inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencers Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| NY500 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| MHA - Micklehill Retirement Village Cafe Bistro Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Pickering Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cawthorne House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Arden House Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Black bull inn
What is Black bull inn's food hygiene rating?
Black bull inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Black 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 Black bull inn last inspected?
Black bull inn was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Black bull inn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black bull inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Black 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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