The Bull Inn

Newington

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Bull Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 31 October 2025 by Swale.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bull Inn, from June 2019 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Bull Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Bull Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
27 June 2019	4 / 5	Good
31 October 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Bull Inn in Newington 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 Bull,
32 High Street,
Newington,
Kent,
ME9 7JP

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

Who inspects The Bull Inn?

Food hygiene at The Bull Inn is inspected by Swale, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.swale.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Bull Inn

What is The Bull Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 31 October 2025.

When was The Bull Inn last inspected?

The Bull Inn was last inspected by Swale on 31 October 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.