Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard 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 26 March 2023, more than 3 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 New Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1DZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard sits behind roughly 1,996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,996 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ← Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard 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 Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hullabaloo Manufacturers/packers | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Fruit & Flower Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Brownbread Bakery Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| JJ's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Acre Bakery Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2013 |
Questions about Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard
What is Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 26 March 2023.
Is Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard 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 Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard last inspected?
Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard was last inspected on 26 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard 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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