Bell and Bottle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cannock Chase
Bell and Bottle 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
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: 42 Mount Street, WS12 4DE
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Bell and Bottle among the 615 places in Cannock Chase holding top marks, 86% 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 | 615 | 86% | ← Bell and Bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 Bell and Bottle 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 Bell and Bottle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping & Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Alax's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Burger Boi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Food Paradise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Beer Belly's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Bell and Bottle
What is Bell and Bottle's food hygiene rating?
Bell and Bottle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Bell and Bottle 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 Bell and Bottle last inspected?
Bell and Bottle was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell and Bottle?
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 Bell and Bottle compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Bell and Bottle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Bell and Bottle 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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