Six Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Six Bells, 181 Church Street, Cliffe, ME3 7QD
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Six Bells sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Six Bells | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Six Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| St. Helen's Church Cliffe Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| The Contract Dining Company @ St Helens CEP School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Terminus Trading As The Village Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| JS Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2024 |
| Cliffe Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Cliffe Mens Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
Questions about Six Bells
What is Six Bells's food hygiene rating?
Six Bells has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 17 October 2024.
Is 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 Six Bells last inspected?
Six Bells was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Six Bells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Six Bells compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Six Bells holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects 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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