Bulls Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
Bulls Head Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bulls Head, 2 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7AE
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Bulls Head Hotel sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Bulls Head Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2015 |
| Bean & Brush Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No8 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| 7 Days Stop Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Amphora Cafe LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Ashlands Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
Questions about Bulls Head Hotel
What is Bulls Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Bulls Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Bulls Head Hotel 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bulls Head Hotel last inspected?
Bulls Head Hotel was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bulls Head Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bulls Head Hotel compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Bulls Head Hotel holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Bulls Head Hotel 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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