The Bull Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wiltshire
The Bull Hotel 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 20 November 2025, 7 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 Hotel the Headlands, Downton, SP5 3HL
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Bull Hotel among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Bull Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 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 Bull Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton Road Convenience store Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Wiltshire Country Markets Retailers - other | 303 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Goat at Downton Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Downton Grill & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Downton Football Club @ Brian Whitehead Sports & Social Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Downton Brewery Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Borough Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bull Hotel
What is The Bull Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bull Hotel last inspected?
The Bull Hotel was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bull Hotel compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The 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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