The Bell And Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Bell And Cross 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 31 March 2025, 15 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: Bromsgrove Road, Clent, Worcestershire, DY9 9QL
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Bell And Cross among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Bell And Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 And Cross 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 And Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Roses Homes Caring Premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Clent Parochial Primary School School/college/university | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Clent Connect Hub At Clent Parish Hall Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Clent Connect Pop Up Cafe At Clent Parish Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Clent Nurseries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Jaipur Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Four Stones Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Bell And Cross
What is The Bell And Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Bell And Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Bell And Cross 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 Bell And Cross last inspected?
The Bell And Cross was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell And Cross?
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 And Cross compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell And Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Bell And Cross 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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