Six Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
Six 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 September 2025, 10 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: Six Bells Inn Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3QQ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Six Bells among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Six Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Six 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 Six Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Cravat Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Carley Family Butchers Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering Woodchurch Primary School School/college/university | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Woodchurch Windmills Fun Club School/college/university | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| The Old Post Office Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Townland Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2020 |
| Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
Questions about Six Bells
What is Six Bells's food hygiene rating?
Six Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Six 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 Six Bells last inspected?
Six Bells was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Six Bells?
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 Six Bells compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Six Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Six 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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