Cock & Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
Cock & Bell 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: Cock & Bell was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cock And Bell Cock And Bell, Hall Street, Long Melford, CO10 9JR
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Cock & Bell among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Cock & Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cock & Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark and Son Butchers Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Cafe Hygge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brown Sugar Long Melford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Lets Cook - The Cracked Nut Deli Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Oldspeak Bookshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| B Dowse Mobile caterer | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Eliza's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Gather Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Cock & Bell
What is Cock & Bell's food hygiene rating?
Cock & Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Cock & Bell 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 Cock & Bell last inspected?
Cock & Bell was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does Cock & Bell compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Cock & Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Cock & Bell 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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