The Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
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 5 September 2017, more than 8 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: The Bell Inn, 1 Cwmfelin Road, Bynea, SA14 9LP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← The Bell | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynhelyg Residential Home Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| Bynea County Primary School School/college/university | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Ddol Fach Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2017 |
| A Craft Away Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Brynteg CP School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| Bryn CP School - After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Bryn County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Emilia's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
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 Carmarthenshire Council on 5 September 2017.
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 5 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire 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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