The Black Bull Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Black Bull Hotel 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 4 March 2026, 4 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 Hotel 13 Main Street, LA2 7HF
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Black Bull Hotel 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% | ← The Black Bull Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Black Bull Hotel 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 Black Bull Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentham Community Pantry Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Country Meats Bentham Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 June 2025 |
| Bentham Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| Bentham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Pizza @ 21 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Pizza@21 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Black Bull Hotel
What is The Black Bull Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bull Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Black Bull Hotel 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 Black Bull Hotel last inspected?
The Black Bull Hotel was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 The Black Bull Hotel?
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 Black Bull Hotel 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 The Black Bull Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Black Bull Hotel 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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