The Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The Bull holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: 113 High Street, Watton At Stone, Hertford, SG14 3SB
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Bull among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Bakery & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Fortune's House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 March 2026 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2024 |
| George And Dragon Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Watton At Stone Primary School School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| The Coffee Beane Retailers - other | 356 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Andrew And St Marys Church Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2008 |
Questions about The Bull
What is The Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Bull 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bull last inspected?
The Bull was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire 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 "good", 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 East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire 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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