Liberty Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havering
Liberty Bell holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 7 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: Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EN
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Liberty Bell sits behind roughly 1,505 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ← Liberty Bell | |
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Liberty Bell 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 Liberty Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Tigers Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Ashgate House Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Ashking House Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asia Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bow Bell’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Liberty Bell
What is Liberty Bell's food hygiene rating?
Liberty Bell has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Havering Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Liberty Bell safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Liberty Bell last inspected?
Liberty Bell was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Liberty Bell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Liberty Bell compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Liberty Bell holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Liberty Bell 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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