The Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
The Bulls Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bulls Head, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, LE67 8LR
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
In North West Leicestershire, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bulls Head sits behind roughly 643 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ← The Bulls Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Bulls Head 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 The Bulls Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Morgans Bakes Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Activate Management Ltd School/college/university | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| K And C Kids Cabin Ltd - Thringstone Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Gracedieu Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Charles Booth Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Charles Booth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bulls Head
What is The Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 1 July 2024.
Is The Bulls Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bulls Head last inspected?
The Bulls Head was last inspected on 1 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bulls Head compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bulls Head holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects The Bulls Head 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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