Old Bulls Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Old 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 8 November 2024, 20 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: 6 Lad Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RE
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Bulls Head sits behind roughly 779 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ← Old Bulls Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bali Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Breeze Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Old Bulls Head
What is Old Bulls Head's food hygiene rating?
Old Bulls Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Old 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 Old Bulls Head last inspected?
Old Bulls Head was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Old Bulls Head compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Old Bulls Head holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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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