The Eight Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Eight Bells 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 11 April 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 Eight Bells Ph, 51 High Street, Long Crendon, HP18 9AL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Eight Bells among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← The Eight Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Eight Bells 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 Eight Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Food Shack Other catering premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Village Association & Community Social Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Long Crendon Baptist Church Other catering premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Long Crendon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| The Churchill Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Sandys Stay and Play and Soft Play Hire Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| D & H Hunt News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Renewed Eco Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about The Eight Bells
What is The Eight Bells's food hygiene rating?
The Eight Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 April 2025.
Is The Eight Bells 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 Eight Bells last inspected?
The Eight Bells was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Eight Bells?
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 Eight Bells compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Eight Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Eight Bells 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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