The Bull & Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Bull & Swan holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 18 November 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Bull And Swan, 25 High Street, St Martins, PE9 2LJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull & Swan sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ← The Bull & Swan | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 & Swan 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 & Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SES Stamford School Sixth Form School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Jinju Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| JK's Lounge Stamford Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Castle Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Gooch's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bull & Swan
What is The Bull & Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Bull & Swan has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Kesteven Council on 18 November 2025.
Is The Bull & Swan safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bull & Swan last inspected?
The Bull & Swan was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull & Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bull & Swan compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull & Swan holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Bull & Swan 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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