Bell Inn (The) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Bell Inn (The) 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 19 February 2025, 16 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: 1 The Square, Banwell, BS29 6BL
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Bell Inn (The) among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Bell Inn (The) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Bell Inn (The) 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 Bell Inn (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confetti Catering Other catering premises | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ditto Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Chillies Bangladeshi and Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Brewers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Banwell Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Banwell News Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Salt and Vinegar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2025 |
| Banwell Primary School School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Bell Inn (The)
What is Bell Inn (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Bell Inn (The) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Bell Inn (The) 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 Bell Inn (The) last inspected?
Bell Inn (The) was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell Inn (The)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bell Inn (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bell Inn (The) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Bell Inn (The) 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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