The Eight Bells Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
The Eight Bells Ltd 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 15 August 2024, 22 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: Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BU
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Eight Bells Ltd among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← The Eight Bells Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Very 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 The Eight Bells Ltd 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 Eight Bells Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mogul Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Saffron Walden Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Restaurant On Church Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Jade Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cozy Bistro And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| New World Wine Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about The Eight Bells Ltd
What is The Eight Bells Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Eight Bells Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 15 August 2024.
Is The Eight Bells Ltd 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 The Eight Bells Ltd last inspected?
The Eight Bells Ltd was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Eight Bells Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Eight Bells Ltd compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Eight Bells Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Eight Bells Ltd 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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