The Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dartford
The Bull 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 10 June 2025, 13 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: 293 London Road, Stone, Kent, DA9 9DA
How it compares in Dartford
That puts The Bull among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← The Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beviqua Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bull
What is The Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The Bull 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 last inspected?
The Bull was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does The Bull compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Bull 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Bull is one of 25 rated food businesses in Stone. See every hygiene rating in Stone →
Dartford inspects and rates 1,071 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dartford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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