The Black Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Boston
The Black Bull 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 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Black Bull, 23 London Road, PE20 1JE
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Black Bull among the 511 places in Boston holding top marks, 88% 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 | 511 | 88% | ← The Black Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 62 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Store Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Thomas Middlecott Academy School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Middlecott House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Old King's Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Kirton Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Jhay Stores Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Golden Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about The Black Bull
What is The Black Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 1 November 2024.
Is The Black Bull 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 last inspected?
The Black Bull was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Bull?
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 compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston 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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