Black Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Kesteven
Black Bull Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 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: Woolleys Lane, Lobthorpe, NG33 5LL
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Black Bull Inn among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Black Bull Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Black Bull Inn 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 Black Bull Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OK Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Travelodge Grantham South Witham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| North Witham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Great Close Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2024 |
| Witham Plaice Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| KB’s Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Black Bull Inn
What is Black Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 13 January 2023.
Is Black 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Bull Inn last inspected?
Black Bull Inn was last inspected on 13 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Bull Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Black Bull Inn compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Black Bull Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Black 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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