The Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Bull 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 8 July 2024, more than 2 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: London Road, LN4 2LA
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull 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 | |
| 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 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 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 Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath Preschool & Nursery Caring Premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bracebridge Heath Pre-School School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2016 |
| Bracebridge Heath Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Brantley Manor Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bracebridge Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baps2go Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bracebridge Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about The Bull
What is The Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Bull has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 8 July 2024.
Is The Bull 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 last inspected?
The Bull was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 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?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bull 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 holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The 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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