The Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
The Bulls Head holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 9 Coventry Road, Brinklow, CV23 0NE
How it compares in Rugby
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 819 rated places in Rugby score this low, about one in 26. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ← The Bulls Head | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major 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 The Bulls Head the inspector recorded concerns over 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 The Bulls Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinklow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Brinklow House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Pumpkins Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Brinklow Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Brinklow Community Hall Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2019 |
| White Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2025 |
| The Raven Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ben Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about The Bulls Head
What is The Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rugby Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Bulls Head safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Bulls Head last inspected?
The Bulls Head was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bulls Head compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while The Bulls Head holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Bulls Head 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 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 Rugby, 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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