The Bell & Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Bell & Crown 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 19 February 2026, 4 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 Cloisters Catherine Street, Salisbury
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Bell & Crown among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Bell & Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 & Crown 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 & Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mani's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Huntsman Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bishop Wordsworths School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Lakeland Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Alabare Drop in Service Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
Questions about The Bell & Crown
What is The Bell & Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Bell & Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Bell & Crown 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 & Crown last inspected?
The Bell & Crown was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell & Crown?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell & Crown compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell & Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Bell & Crown 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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