Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
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 1 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 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DP
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Bulls Head among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Bulls Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiona's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Powells Pies Manufacturers/packers | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Old Eagles Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Nails and Cocktails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Red Cow Butchery Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Nicky B's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Crafty Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Percy's Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
Questions about Bulls Head
What is Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 1 February 2024.
Is 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 Bulls Head last inspected?
Bulls Head was last inspected on 1 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire 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 "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 Bulls Head compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bulls Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire 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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Understanding this rating
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Bulls Head is one of 116 rated food businesses in Whitchurch. See every hygiene rating in Whitchurch →
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