The Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reigate and Banstead
The 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 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 55 High Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9AE
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
In Reigate and Banstead, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bulls Head sits behind roughly 662 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ← The Bulls Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The 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 The Bulls Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Kiko Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Canakin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Kokoro Reigate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Blooms And Bakes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Bulls Head
What is The Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
The Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The 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 The Bulls Head last inspected?
The Bulls Head was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bulls Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bulls Head compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, while The Bulls Head holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects The 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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