The Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Bell Inn 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: The Bell, 172 Delph Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2TZ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Bell Inn among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← The Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Very 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 Bell Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Black Country Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Brier Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Bubbleology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about The Bell Inn
What is The Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Bell Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Bell Inn was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bell Inn compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Bell Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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