Bell Lane Fryer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Bell Lane Fryer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Bell Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2JL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Bell Lane Fryer among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Bell Lane Fryer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lane Fryer 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 Lane Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2016 |
| Moorlands Cafe And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Taste Of Portugal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| T&Cakeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Reading Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| MK Coffee And Nata Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Sunhill Pre School And Nursery Caring Premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Bell Lane Fryer
What is Bell Lane Fryer's food hygiene rating?
Bell Lane Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 22 June 2024.
Is Bell Lane Fryer 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bell Lane Fryer last inspected?
Bell Lane Fryer was last inspected on 22 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell Lane Fryer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bell Lane Fryer compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Bell Lane Fryer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Bell Lane Fryer 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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