The Bull and Lobster food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Bull and Lobster holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 3 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
This sits in the middle for East Riding of Yorkshire, where 1% of rated places score below 3 and 94% score 4 or 5. See all East Riding of Yorkshire ratings →
Address: Selby Road, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 7JP
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How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull and Lobster sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,518 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 4% | ← The Bull and Lobster | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 190 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 and Lobster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellybobs Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| St Cuthberts Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Wellington Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Rob Featherstone Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 June 2026 |
| Food Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Romeo's Bar Italiano Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bishop's Bar and Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| Flourish & Prosper Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2015 |
Questions about The Bull and Lobster
What is The Bull and Lobster's food hygiene rating?
The Bull and Lobster has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 3 December 2024.
Is The Bull and Lobster safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bull and Lobster last inspected?
The Bull and Lobster was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Bull and Lobster compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,986 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull and Lobster holds a 3. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Bull and Lobster 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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