The Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rother
The Bull Inn 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: 27 High Street, Battle, TN33 0EA
How it compares in Rother
That puts The Bull Inn among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← The Bull Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bull Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Thai Orchid Battle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Little Battle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Battle Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Holy Mackerel 1066 Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 February 2025 |
| House of Cards Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| La Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Delta's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bull Inn
What is The Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Bull Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Bull Inn was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
How does The Bull Inn compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects The 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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