Bell Street Baguettes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Oxfordshire
Bell Street Baguettes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: 73B Bell Street, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2BD
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Bell Street Baguettes among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Bell Street Baguettes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Bell Street Baguettes 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 Bell Street Baguettes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull on Bell Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Coppa Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Regal Picturehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Rupert House School School/college/university | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Kenton Theatre Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Sushi Daily at Waitrose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Bell Street Baguettes
What is Bell Street Baguettes's food hygiene rating?
Bell Street Baguettes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Bell Street Baguettes 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bell Street Baguettes last inspected?
Bell Street Baguettes was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Bell Street Baguettes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bell Street Baguettes compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bell Street Baguettes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Bell Street Baguettes 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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