Six Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cambridge City
Six Bells 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 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Six Bells 11 Covent Garden, Cambridge, CB1 2HS
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Six Bells among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Six Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Blends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bibimbap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2021 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Alamin Stores Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Six Bells
What is Six Bells's food hygiene rating?
Six Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 2 August 2023.
Is Six Bells 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 Six Bells last inspected?
Six Bells was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Six Bells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Six Bells compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Six Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City 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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