The Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
The Bell Inn 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 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Bell, 79 High Street, Bovingdon, HP3 0HP
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Bell Inn among the 864 places in Dacorum 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 | 864 | 77% | ← The Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon Village Stores (Costcutters) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Burger Crafter Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bovingdon Pensioners Lunch Club Other catering premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bovingdon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bovingdon Pre-School Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| K's Sandwich Bar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bovingdon Academy School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Little Gems @ Bovingdon Primary Academy Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about The Bell Inn
What is The Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 29 August 2024.
Is The Bell Inn 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 Bell Inn last inspected?
The Bell Inn was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell Inn compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Bell Inn 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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