The Bell Hotel Saxmundham food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bell Hotel, 31 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Bell Hotel Saxmundham among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Bell Hotel Saxmundham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 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 201 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 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 The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 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 Hotel Saxmundham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Saxmundham Local Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Tap.social Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Dog Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Socialbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Get Stuffed Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Jinny's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about The Bell Hotel Saxmundham
What is The Bell Hotel Saxmundham's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bell Hotel Saxmundham last inspected?
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months 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 The Bell Hotel Saxmundham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Bell Hotel Saxmundham compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Hotel Saxmundham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 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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