The Bull inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Suffolk
The Bull inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: The Bull inn. The Bull Inn, The Street, Barton Mills, IP28 6AA
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Bull inn among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← The Bull inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Barton Mills Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Wakeling House Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2025 |
| Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| BP Fuel Station Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2026 |
| Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 November 2025 |
| Travelodge. Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
Questions about The Bull inn
What is The Bull inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bull inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bull inn last inspected?
The Bull inn was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk 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 "very good", 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 Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk 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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