The Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
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
This is a fresh result: The Bell Inn was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Bell Bell Lane, Aldworth, Reading, RG8 9SE
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Bell Inn among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← The Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veni & Son Food To Fork Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Fish Glorious Fish Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Goring & Streatley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Coombe House Residential Home Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Compton Village Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2015 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Purdey at The Royal Berkshire Shooting School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
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 West Berkshire Council on 23 June 2026.
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 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire 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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