The Bull & Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Bull & Dog 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 28 September 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Southgate, NG34 7RR
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull & Dog sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← The Bull & Dog | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 & Dog 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 & Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis of Lincoln Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Silver Spoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2012 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Superdrug Stores Plc Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2006 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Ruby's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Bull & Dog
What is The Bull & Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Bull & Dog has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 28 September 2015.
Is The Bull & Dog 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 & Dog last inspected?
The Bull & Dog was last inspected on 28 September 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull & Dog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 & Dog compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull & Dog holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Bull & Dog 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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