The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) 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
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 341 London Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4PS
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) 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 (Hazel Grove), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Benvenuti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Bird Brain Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2018 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Asda Express Hazel Grove PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Borough Care Ltd / Shepley House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Andy Beeley Catering @ Hazel Grove Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove)
What is The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove)'s food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) 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 The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) last inspected?
The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove)?
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 The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Bulls Head (Hazel Grove) 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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