The Bell PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
The Bell PH 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: The Bell PH, 50 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EX
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts The Bell PH among the 2,059 places in Tower Hamlets holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,059 | 72% | ← The Bell PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Bell PH 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 The Bell PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
Questions about The Bell PH
What is The Bell PH's food hygiene rating?
The Bell PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 2 August 2023.
Is The Bell PH 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 The Bell PH last inspected?
The Bell PH was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell PH?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell PH compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects The Bell PH 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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