The Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Bull 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 15 January 2025, 17 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 Inn, 2 Main Street, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RD
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Bull among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← The Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Bull 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 Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chinese Takeway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Ringrose Butchers Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Teapots Nursery Academy Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Golden Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Broughton Astley Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Thomas Estley Community College School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bull
What is The Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Bull 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 Bull last inspected?
The Bull was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull?
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 Bull compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Bull 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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Understanding this rating
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