The Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The 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
The rating dates from 24 January 2020, more than 6 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: 103 High Street, Brackley, NN13 7BN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Bell among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Jade House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Sea Food Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Jenny's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Khushboo Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Buzz Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Kingswood Education Catering Ltd School/college/university | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2022 |
| Little Oaks Pre School Other catering premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
Questions about The Bell
What is The Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 24 January 2020.
Is The 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 The Bell last inspected?
The Bell was last inspected on 24 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The 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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