Bull and Royal Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Bull and Royal Hotel 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 16 March 2016, 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: 36 Derby Road, Longridge, PR3 3JT
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Bull and Royal Hotel sits behind roughly 501 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ← Bull and Royal Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Bull and Royal Hotel 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 and Royal Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Anderton Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| St Wilfrid's Terrace Members' Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Fullaloves Wines Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The Stagedoor Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Forrest Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| 65s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Booths Service Station Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Bull and Royal Hotel
What is Bull and Royal Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Bull and Royal Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 16 March 2016.
Is Bull and Royal Hotel 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 Bull and Royal Hotel last inspected?
Bull and Royal Hotel was last inspected on 16 March 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bull and Royal Hotel?
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 Bull and Royal Hotel compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Bull and Royal Hotel holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Bull and Royal Hotel 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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