Six bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
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 12 September 2025, 10 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: Six Bells Six Bells Inn, Church Road, Felsham, IP30 0PJ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Six bells sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Six bells | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Wildlife Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Rattlesden Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Rattlesden Playgroup Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| The Brewers Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bradfield St George Village Hall: Bradfield Nights Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| Old Buckenham Hall School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
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 Mid Suffolk Council on 12 September 2025.
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 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk 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 Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Six bells holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk 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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