The Bells Of Ouzeley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Bells Of Ouzeley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Bells Of Ousley, Straight Road, Old Windsor, SL4 2SH
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The Bells Of Ouzeley among the 1,048 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,048 | 82% | ← The Bells Of Ouzeley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 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 The Bells Of Ouzeley 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 Bells Of Ouzeley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Oil UK Ltd Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2021 |
| Cater Link At Kings Court First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Budget Superstore And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Choice Ltd At Fearnley House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Choice Ltd At Heronsmede Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Betty Bee Bakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2020 |
| Audley Cooper's Hill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Cater Link At Wraysbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bells Of Ouzeley
What is The Bells Of Ouzeley's food hygiene rating?
The Bells Of Ouzeley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Bells Of Ouzeley 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bells Of Ouzeley last inspected?
The Bells Of Ouzeley was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bells Of Ouzeley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bells Of Ouzeley compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and The Bells Of Ouzeley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Bells Of Ouzeley 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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