The Bell and Bottle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Bell and Bottle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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 Yew Tree, Collinswood Road, Farnham Common, SL2 3LQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Bell and Bottle among the 3,226 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Bell and Bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 and Bottle 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 and Bottle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Common Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| FCSCkitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Leon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Don Churro/El Mexicana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Farnham Common Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2014 |
| German Doner Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bell and Bottle
What is The Bell and Bottle's food hygiene rating?
The Bell and Bottle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 January 2025.
Is The Bell and Bottle 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bell and Bottle last inspected?
The Bell and Bottle was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 Bell and Bottle?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell and Bottle compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell and Bottle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Bell and Bottle 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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