The Bell at Standerwick food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Bell at Standerwick holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 March 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: The Bell Inn, Rudge Lane, Standerwick, BA11 2PR
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell at Standerwick sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← The Bell at Standerwick | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Bell at Standerwick 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 at Standerwick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone's Brew Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Mole Valley Farmers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Frome Market Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
| Nawa Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| White Row Country Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| Berkley School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Full Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Bell at Standerwick
What is The Bell at Standerwick's food hygiene rating?
The Bell at Standerwick has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Bell at Standerwick safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bell at Standerwick last inspected?
The Bell at Standerwick was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell at Standerwick?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell at Standerwick compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell at Standerwick holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Bell at Standerwick 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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