Bells Hill Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Bells Hill Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 179 Bells Hill Barnet, EN5 2TB
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Bells Hill Cafe among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Bells Hill Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Bells Hill Cafe 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 Bells Hill Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Carlton Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Barnet Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe Du Nord Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Blonde Bakes By Donna At Boutique & Bakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
Questions about Bells Hill Cafe
What is Bells Hill Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bells Hill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 11 April 2026.
Is Bells Hill Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bells Hill Cafe last inspected?
Bells Hill Cafe was last inspected on 11 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bells Hill Cafe?
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 Bells Hill Cafe compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Bells Hill Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Bells Hill Cafe 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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