The Old Bull Pen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Old Bull Pen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 August 2023, 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: Culloden Farm, Ashby Road, Twycross, CV9 3QE
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts The Old Bull Pen among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← The Old Bull Pen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Old Bull Pen 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 Old Bull Pen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamy Cow Farmhouse Ice Cream Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2016 |
| Norton Juxta Twycross Village Institute Other catering premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Norton Juxta Blooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Restaurant Associates At Twycross Zoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about The Old Bull Pen
What is The Old Bull Pen's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bull Pen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 24 August 2023.
Is The Old Bull Pen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bull Pen last inspected?
The Old Bull Pen was last inspected on 24 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Bull Pen?
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 Old Bull Pen compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bull Pen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Old Bull Pen 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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