Old Black Bull

Preston

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Old Black Bull scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 20 June 2025 by Preston.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Old Black Bull, from May 2018 to June 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2018 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Old Black Bull.

Food hygiene rating history for Old Black Bull
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 May 2018	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
20 June 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Old Black Bull in Preston has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Old Black Bull,
35-36 Friargate,
Preston,
PR1 2AT

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Old Black Bull. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Old Black Bull?

Food hygiene at Old Black Bull is inspected by Preston, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.preston.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Old Black Bull

What is Old Black Bull’s food hygiene rating?

Old Black Bull has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 June 2025.

When was Old Black Bull last inspected?

Old Black Bull was last inspected by Preston on 20 June 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.