The Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Bell 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: The Street, Hemsby, NR29 4EU
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← The Bell | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Bell 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 Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsby Community Fridge Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Tasty Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| O L Church Newsagents Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Bell
What is The Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Bell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Bell 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 The Bell last inspected?
The Bell was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Bell 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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