The Bulls Head East Leake food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
The Bulls Head East Leake 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 4 September 2025, 10 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, 78 Main Street, East Leake, LE12 6PG
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts The Bulls Head East Leake among the 666 places in Rushcliffe holding top marks, 83% 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 | 666 | 83% | ← The Bulls Head East Leake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 130 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bulls Head East Leake 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 Bulls Head East Leake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Leake Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| The Round Robinn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Chopstick House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| East Leake Pizza Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bryer's Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 53 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ruthergans Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| CG Cafe (CGC) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about The Bulls Head East Leake
What is The Bulls Head East Leake's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head East Leake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 4 September 2025.
Is The Bulls Head East Leake 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 Bulls Head East Leake last inspected?
The Bulls Head East Leake was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Head East Leake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bulls Head East Leake compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 802 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and The Bulls Head East Leake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects The Bulls Head East Leake 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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