The Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Bell 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 1 May 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: 4 Market Square, Toddington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6BP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← The Bell | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 The 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 The Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Oddfellows Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Peking House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 August 2025 |
| Soper & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Delicious Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2025 |
| The Griffin Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| UK Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Childs Family Bakery Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about The Bell
What is The Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Bell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 1 May 2026.
Is The Bell 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 Bell last inspected?
The Bell was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The 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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