The Bulls Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
The Bulls Head Hotel 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
The rating dates from 10 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 84 London Road, Manchester, M1 2PN
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bulls Head Hotel sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← The Bulls Head Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bulls Head Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
Questions about The Bulls Head Hotel
What is The Bulls Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 10 August 2023.
Is The Bulls Head Hotel 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 The Bulls Head Hotel last inspected?
The Bulls Head Hotel was last inspected on 10 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Head Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Bulls Head Hotel compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Bulls Head Hotel holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Bulls Head Hotel 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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