Bulls Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Bulls Head Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bulls Head Inn was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Belper Lane End Belper Derbyshire, DE56 2DL
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Bulls Head Inn among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ← Bulls Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bulls Head Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bulls Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grumpy Farmer Cheese Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Fit Pit And Pit Stop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Belper Amateurs Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2017 |
| Kidzone School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Belper Meadows Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Belper Long Row Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Hope For Belper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Dessertalicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
Questions about Bulls Head Inn
What is Bulls Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bulls Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Bulls Head Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bulls Head Inn last inspected?
Bulls Head Inn was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bulls Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bulls Head Inn compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Bulls Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Bulls Head Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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