The Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
The Bulls Head 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 19 June 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, 1 Broomhill Road, S41 9DB
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts The Bulls Head among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← The Bulls Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Broomhouse Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cavendish Junior School - Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cavendish Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Afats Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Beef King Chesterfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cameron Chesterfield Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bulls Head
What is The Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The Bulls Head 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 last inspected?
The Bulls Head was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield 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 "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 The Bulls Head compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Bulls Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield 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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