Hettie Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Hettie Bells 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Railway Tavern South Western Road, Salisbury, SP2 7RR
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Hettie Bells 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% | ← Hettie Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hettie Bells 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 Hettie Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encircles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| King's Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Everest Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Colonial Brazil Limited Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Elizabeth Court (Salisbury) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Flamingo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Charlies Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Hettie Bells
What is Hettie Bells's food hygiene rating?
Hettie Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Hettie Bells 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 Hettie Bells last inspected?
Hettie Bells was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Hettie Bells?
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 Hettie Bells compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hettie Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Hettie Bells 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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