Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
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 7 April 2016, more than 10 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: 20 St Matthews Street, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 9NR
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Bulls Head sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← Bulls Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armitages Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 19 Fairfax Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Asda Merchandising Centre Of Excellence Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2019 |
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| ABC Nursery@LUFC Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Asda Living (Hunslet) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2010 |
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 Leeds Council on 7 April 2016.
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 7 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bulls Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bulls Head compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Bulls Head holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds 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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Bulls Head is one of 87 rated food businesses in Holbeck. See every hygiene rating in Holbeck →
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