Bell and Bear Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Bell and Bear Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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 Bell And Bear Inn 71 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0HA
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Bell and Bear Inn among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Bell and Bear Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Bell and Bear 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 Bell and Bear Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Caffe Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Bookworms Day Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Banga Sweet Center Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
Questions about Bell and Bear Inn
What is Bell and Bear Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bell and Bear Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Bell and Bear 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bell and Bear Inn last inspected?
Bell and Bear Inn was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell and Bear 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 Bell and Bear Inn compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Bell and Bear Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Bell and Bear 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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