Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
Bell Inn 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 30 July 2024, 23 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: 20 - 22 Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1ED
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Bell Inn sits behind roughly 592 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ← Bell Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 Bell Inn 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 Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullompton Pre-School School/college/university | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Royal Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| The Pony & Trap Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2023 |
| The Golden Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 June 2025 |
| The Novel Tea Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Hong's Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Bell Inn
What is Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Devon Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Bell Inn 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 Bell Inn last inspected?
Bell Inn was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bell Inn compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Bell Inn holds a 4. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Bell Inn 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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