Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
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: Bell Inn was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Parkham, Devon, EX39 5PL
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Bell Inn among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| South Yeo Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2013 |
| Hoops Inn And Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Atlantic Academy School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Buckland Brewer Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2016 |
| Coach And Horses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School - Village Schools Partnership School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Bell Inn
What is Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 11 June 2026.
Is 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 Bell Inn last inspected?
Bell Inn was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Bell Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects 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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