The Six Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Six 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 Six Bells was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Six Bells Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AA
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Six Bells among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Six Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 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 The Six Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast FC UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A J Pugh Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dining @ The Community College Bishop's Castle School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| The King's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Corndon Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Bank House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2015 |
| The Happy Bap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about The Six Bells
What is The Six Bells's food hygiene rating?
The Six Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 June 2026.
Is The Six 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 Six Bells last inspected?
The Six Bells was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Six Bells?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Six Bells compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Six Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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