The Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Huntingdonshire
The Bell Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 2025, 11 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 Bell Inn 7 High Street, Stilton, PE7 3RA
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Bell Inn among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← The Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 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 The Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Coffee Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| S Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2025 |
| Angel Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Talbot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
| Robinsons of Stilton Limited Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Stilton Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caterlink@ Stilton Primary Academy School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Bell Inn
What is The Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 21 July 2025.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bell Inn last inspected?
The Bell Inn was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Inn?
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 Bell Inn compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The 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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