The Bull Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Bull Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: Bull Lane, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RF
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull Hotel sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← The Bull Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Hardens Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Lee Catering Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Lemon & Thyme Catering Other catering premises | 262 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 April 2025 |
| Mel Bowden Catering Other catering premises | 262 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Georges Primary School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| St George's Pre-School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
Questions about The Bull Hotel
What is The Bull Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 20 March 2026.
Is The Bull Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bull Hotel last inspected?
The Bull Hotel was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull Hotel holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling 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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