Bulls Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Bulls Head Inn holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Staffordshire Moorlands ratings →
Address: High Street, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4AQ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Bulls Head Inn has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 11 June 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 4 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 804 rated places in Staffordshire Moorlands score this low, about one in 402. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 685 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Bulls Head Inn |
A further 61 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
| Ifg Trading AS Dolce @ 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 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Bulls Head Inn safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Bulls Head Inn last inspected?
Bulls Head Inn was last inspected on 11 June 2026, 2 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 "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". 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 804 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Bulls Head Inn holds a 0. 2 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Staffordshire Moorlands, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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