Five Bells Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
Five Bells 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: Five Bells Inn was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Kesteven ratings →
Address: Five Bells Inn, 69 Main Street, Edenham, PE10 0LL
How this rating has changed
Five Bells Inn has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Five Bells Inn among the 933 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 933 | 84% | ← Five Bells Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 83 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 Very 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 Five Bells 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 Five Bells Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillarwood Farm Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Grimsthorpe Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Taylorshaw @ Bourne Westfield Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Wood Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Digby Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
Questions about Five Bells Inn
What is Five Bells Inn's food hygiene rating?
Five Bells Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Five Bells 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 Five Bells Inn last inspected?
Five Bells Inn was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 Five Bells Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Five Bells Inn compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,113 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Five Bells Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Five Bells 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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