Old Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Salford
Old Bulls 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 24 May 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: 74 Church Street, Eccles, M30 0DA
How it compares in Salford
That puts Old Bulls Head among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← Old Bulls Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Old 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 Old Bulls Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Arbour Academy School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Arden Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ace Conditioning Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Beechfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Old Bulls Head
What is Old Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
Old Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 24 May 2016.
Is Old Bulls 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 Old Bulls Head last inspected?
Old Bulls Head was last inspected on 24 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Bulls Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old Bulls Head compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Old Bulls Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Old 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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