The Bulls Head Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Bulls Head Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: The Bulls Head Inn 389 Birchfield Lane, Oldbury, B69 1AQ
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bulls Head Inn sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← The Bulls Head Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 The Bulls Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Almighty Bite Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Amma’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Angel Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bulls Head Inn
What is The Bulls Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 19 January 2026.
Is The Bulls Head Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bulls Head Inn last inspected?
The Bulls Head Inn was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bulls Head Inn compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Bulls Head Inn holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The 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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