The Bell Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Suffolk
The Bell Hotel 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: Bell Hotel, 25 High Street, Mildenhall, IP28 7EA
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Bell Hotel among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← The Bell Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabbs Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Sweetbox Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2021 |
| Chang Chai Thai Kitchen Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Barleycorn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
Questions about The Bell Hotel
What is The Bell Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 11 February 2026.
Is The Bell Hotel 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 last inspected?
The Bell Hotel was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell Hotel compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Bell Hotel 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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