Bell Inn Middleton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Bell Inn Middleton 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
This is a fresh result: Bell Inn Middleton was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bell Inn, The Street, Middleton, IP17 3NN
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Bell Inn Middleton sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ← Bell Inn Middleton | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bell Inn Middleton 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 Middleton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertas At Middleton Primary School School/college/university | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Tosier Chocolatemaker Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Norwood House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Argyll House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
Questions about Bell Inn Middleton
What is Bell Inn Middleton's food hygiene rating?
Bell Inn Middleton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Bell Inn Middleton 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 Middleton last inspected?
Bell Inn Middleton was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell Inn Middleton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bell Inn Middleton compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Bell Inn Middleton holds a 4. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bell Inn Middleton 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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