The Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Bell 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 11 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Bell, 2 Bridge Street, Deeping St James, PE6 8HA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell sits behind roughly 916 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← The Bell | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharanis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Deeping Masonic Centre Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Central England Co-Operative Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Carousel Day Nursery Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Deep in Kindness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| The Walnut Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| Age Concern Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Linchfield Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Bell
What is The Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Bell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 11 January 2024.
Is The Bell 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 last inspected?
The Bell was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Bell 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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The Bell is one of 33 rated food businesses in Deeping St James. See every hygiene rating in Deeping St James →
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