The Unicorns Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
The Unicorns Head 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Main Street, Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HE
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts The Unicorns Head 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 Unicorns Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 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 131 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 Very 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 Unicorns Head 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 Unicorns Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fratellis Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Langar Church Of England School School/college/university | 107 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Langar Nursery School/college/university | 107 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Langar Hall Country House Hotel And Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Naturescape Wildflower Farm And Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Vale Bakery Ltd T/A Belvoir Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| John Deere Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Unicorns Head
What is The Unicorns Head's food hygiene rating?
The Unicorns Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Unicorns Head 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 Unicorns Head last inspected?
The Unicorns Head was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Unicorns Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Unicorns Head compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and The Unicorns Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects The Unicorns 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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