The Royal Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromley
The Royal Bell 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 175 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1NN
How it compares in Bromley
That puts The Royal Bell among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← The Royal Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 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 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 The Royal Bell 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 Royal Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & S Newsagent Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Balkanika Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| 1917 Chill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aqua Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Beats And Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Bromley Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Bell
What is The Royal Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Royal Bell 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 Royal Bell last inspected?
The Royal Bell was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Bell?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Bell compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects The Royal Bell 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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