Bulls Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
Bulls Head Hotel 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 31 July 2025, 11 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: Cross Street, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WH
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Bulls Head Hotel among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← Bulls Head Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Monkeys Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Rose Cottage Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Tillys Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Ye Olde Nags Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
| The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Three Roofs cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Mootiful Milk Mobile caterer | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Bulls Head Hotel
What is Bulls Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Bulls Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Bulls Head Hotel 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 Bulls Head Hotel last inspected?
Bulls Head Hotel was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
How does Bulls Head Hotel compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Bulls Head Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak 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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Bulls Head Hotel is one of 42 rated food businesses in Hope Valley. See every hygiene rating in Hope Valley →
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