The Bull inn
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bull inn is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at The Bull inn. The Bull Inn, The Street, Barton Mills, Suffolk, IP28 6AA, in the West Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 April 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Suffolk oversees 1,583 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- The Bull inn. The Bull Inn, The Street, Barton Mills, Suffolk
- Postcode
- IP28 6AA
- Local Authority
- West Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1919481
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 West Suffolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 2026-04-28. 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 The Bull inn. The Bull Inn, The Street, Barton Mills, Suffolk , IP28 6AA, in the West Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP28 postcode area.