Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
Bell Inn has not been given a food hygiene rating yet. New businesses are inspected and rated after they open, so a missing rating is not a bad sign.
The rating: Awaiting inspection
Address: Bell Inn Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Bell Inn was re-inspected on its last inspection and held its rating of AwaitingInspection.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AwaitingInspection | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cat Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Catch a Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Flying Horse Smarden Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| D R Luckhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2026 |
| Cater Link Limited, Smarden Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
Questions about Bell Inn
What is Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bell Inn does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Awaiting inspection".
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Bell Inn and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.ashford.gov.uk
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