Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Bell Inn 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 5 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: Bell Inn, Tong, Shifnal, TF11 8PS
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Bell Inn 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% | ← Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Bell Inn 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 Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizard Lane Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Phure Liquors Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| RAFAKIDZ Cosford Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cosford SF Connect M & S Simply Foods / Wild Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Subway Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Weston Park Enterprises Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Takefood Events Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Springwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Bell Inn
What is Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Bell Inn 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 Bell Inn last inspected?
Bell Inn was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months 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 Bell Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bell Inn compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Bell Inn 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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