The Middle Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
The Middle Bell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2025, 12 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: 33 Main Street, Barton under Needwood, Burton upon Trent, DE13 8AA
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Middle Bell among the 741 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 741 | 73% | ← The Middle Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Very 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 Middle Bell 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 Middle Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vin X Wine Tasting Cellar Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Shoulder of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| The Two Pigs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Skinny Kitten Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2025 |
| The Barton Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| CENTRAL ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY Barton Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| The Human Experience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The Middle Bell
What is The Middle Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Middle Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 26 June 2025.
Is The Middle Bell 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Middle Bell last inspected?
The Middle Bell was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Middle Bell?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Middle Bell compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Middle Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Middle Bell 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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