The Six Bells Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Six Bells Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 6 June 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Six Bells Inn Lyminster Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7PS
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Six Bells Public House sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← The Six Bells Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Six Bells Public House 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 Six Bells Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colacicco's Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Chicken world Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Dew Drop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| BakeAway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Cornfield School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
Questions about The Six Bells Public House
What is The Six Bells Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Six Bells Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Arun Council on 6 June 2025.
Is The Six Bells Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Six Bells Public House last inspected?
The Six Bells Public House was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Six Bells Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Six Bells Public House compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while The Six Bells Public House holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Six Bells Public House 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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