The Five Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The Five Bells 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
This is a fresh result: The Five Bells was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Cambridgeshire ratings →
Address: 44 High Street, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0HD
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How this rating has changed
The Five Bells was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Five Bells among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← The Five Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Five Bells 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 Five Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spring Montessori Caring Premises | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 October 2025 |
| Red House Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Burwell Museum & Windmill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2015 |
| T2D Coffee Club & Type 2 Detectives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Meadow House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| St Mary's Church Cafe And Pop Up Pantry Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| F P Lanes & Sons Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Burwell Print Centre / Hidden Treasures Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Five Bells
What is The Five Bells's food hygiene rating?
The Five Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 27 August 2026.
Is The Five Bells 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 Five Bells last inspected?
The Five Bells was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Five Bells?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Five Bells compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 700 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Five Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Five Bells 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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