The Bell Hotel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Broxbourne
The Bell Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 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: 1 Burford Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8HP
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts The Bell Hotel among the 607 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 607 | 91% | ← The Bell Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 The Bell Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoddesdon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| J D Wetherspoon The Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Deer Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Kew Designs Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Care Home Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| 7 Day Catering Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about The Bell Hotel
What is The Bell Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Bell Hotel 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bell Hotel last inspected?
The Bell Hotel was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Hotel?
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 The Bell Hotel compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects The Bell Hotel 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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