The Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
The Bear 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 17 March 2025, 15 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 Bear Bilton Lane, Bilton, CV23 9DU
How it compares in Rugby
That puts The Bear among the 596 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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 | 596 | 73% | ← The Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Bear 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 Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery @ Rugby Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cawston Grange Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Chinese Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Dewar Close Home For The Elder Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bizzy Tots Nursery (2) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Granny's Pies Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Bear
What is The Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 17 March 2025.
Is The Bear 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 Bear last inspected?
The Bear was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bear?
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 Bear compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and The Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Bear 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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