The Bull Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
The Bull Public House 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2DH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Bull Public House among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← The Bull Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 The Bull Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavell Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Alphabets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bricks Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2007 |
| 4 Continents Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Choice Support Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bull Public House
What is The Bull Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 17 March 2026.
Is The Bull Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
The Bull Public House was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull Public House?
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 The Bull Public House compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Bull Public House 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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