Black Bull, Old Shotton

Black Bull is a pub at 10 the Village, Old Shotton, SR8 2NA. Black Bull's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 8 April 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
10 the Village
Old Shotton
SR8 2NA
Council
Durham
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

Black Bull’s food hygiene rating

Black Bull's rating is 1 year old.

We have checked Black Bull's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about Black Bull

What is the food hygiene rating at Black Bull?

Black Bull's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 8 April 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is Black Bull?

Black Bull is at 10 the Village, Old Shotton, SR8 2NA, in Old Shotton. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Royal George, about 70 m away.

What pubs are near Black Bull?

The closest pubs and bars to Black Bull are The Royal George (70 m), Hearts of Oak (1.0 km) and Funk-A-Deli (1.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is Black Bull's hygiene rating up to date?

Black Bull's rating is 1 year old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: Black Bull on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Durham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.