The Bull on Bell Street food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Bull on Bell Street 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 5 June 2025, 13 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: 57-59 Bell Street, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2BA
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bull on Bell Street sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← The Bull on Bell Street | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Bull on Bell Street 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 Bull on Bell Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Coppa Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Regal Picturehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bell Street Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Sushi Daily at Waitrose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Kenton Theatre Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about The Bull on Bell Street
What is The Bull on Bell Street's food hygiene rating?
The Bull on Bell Street has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 5 June 2025.
Is The Bull on Bell Street 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 Bull on Bell Street last inspected?
The Bull on Bell Street was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull on Bell Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bull on Bell Street compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull on Bell Street holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Bull on Bell Street 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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