Black Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Black Bull Inn 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 14 November 2023, 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: 45 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0HT
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Bull Inn sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Black Bull Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Black Bull Inn 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 Black Bull Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpa's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Grandpa's Fish Bar Mobile Mobile caterer | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Lanchester Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| The Old Post Office Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Crinnions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Yannis Souvlaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Lanchester News Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| The Gallery Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Black Bull Inn
What is Black Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 14 November 2023.
Is Black Bull Inn 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 Black Bull Inn last inspected?
Black Bull Inn was last inspected on 14 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Bull Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Black Bull Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Black Bull Inn holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Black Bull Inn 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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