Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
Bulls Head 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 28 February 2024, 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: Bulls Head 97 - 99 Redlam, Blackburn, BB2 1UN
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Bulls Head sits behind roughly 738 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ← Bulls Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 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 Bulls 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 Bulls Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Eagles Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Banktop Sweets and Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Birchfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Blackburn Service Station (Shell) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Blackburn Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Around the Block Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bee's Brownies Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Bulls Head
What is Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 28 February 2024.
Is Bulls Head 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 Bulls Head last inspected?
Bulls Head was last inspected on 28 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bulls Head?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bulls Head compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Bulls Head holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects 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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