The Bull Inn
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bull Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Bull Inn Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3LB, in the Ashford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 July 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ashford oversees 1,250 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ashford is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Bull Inn?
The Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ashford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Bull Inn last inspected?
The Bull Inn was last inspected on 2024-07-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Bull Inn located?
The Bull Inn is located at Bull Inn Ashford Road, Bethersden , TN26 3LB, in the Ashford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN26 postcode area.