The Eight Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
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 3 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: Eight Bells Public House, 90-92 Angel Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5DD
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Eight Bells among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← The Eight Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Spar Hadleigh Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Parkside Pre-School Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| Grays Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Lennys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 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 Babergh Council on 3 September 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 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh 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 "very 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 Eight Bells compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Eight Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh 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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