Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hillingdon
Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells 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 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Six Bells, Ducks Hill Road, HA4 7TP
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells sits behind roughly 1,284 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,284 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells | |
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 15 | 1% |
A further 229 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 Arens Bar & Grill at the Six 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 Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Ruislip Connect Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Browns Ruislip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Breakspear Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bishop Winnington Ingram CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Cmss Skills Development Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2009 |
Questions about Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells
What is Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells's food hygiene rating?
Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells 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 Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells last inspected?
Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Arens Bar & Grill at the Six 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Arens Bar & Grill at the Six 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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