Bull Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
Bull Tavern 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 12 June 2023, more than 3 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: The Bull 14 Vincent Road, Woolwich, SE18 6RF
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Bull Tavern among the 1,689 places in Greenwich holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,689 | 79% | ← Bull Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Very 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 Bull Tavern 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 Bull Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Anell Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Arsenal Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bargain Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Ashgreen House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Abula zone Africa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Bull Tavern
What is Bull Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Bull Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 12 June 2023.
Is Bull Tavern 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 Bull Tavern last inspected?
Bull Tavern was last inspected on 12 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bull Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bull Tavern compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Bull Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Bull Tavern 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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