Bulls Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Bulls Head Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 14 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: High Street, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4AQ
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Bulls Head Inn sits behind roughly 684 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ← Bulls Head Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 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 Bulls Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mons Thai Street Food @ White Hart Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Kates Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Kenelm - Alton Castle Soli House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| St Peters C E Academy School/college/university | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| KENELM - Alton Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Alton Bridge Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about Bulls Head Inn
What is Bulls Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bulls Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Bulls Head Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bulls Head Inn last inspected?
Bulls Head Inn was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bulls Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Bulls Head Inn compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Bulls Head Inn holds a 4. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects 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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