The Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Bell Inn 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: The Bell, Bell Street, Whitchurch, RG28 7DD
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell Inn sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ← The Bell Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 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 Bell Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| Rising Fives Pre School Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Whitchurch Sweets Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Wellbeing Pharmacy Retailers - other | 177 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Village Bakery Whitchurch Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Whitchurch Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
Questions about The Bell Inn
What is The Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Bell Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Bell Inn was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bell Inn compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell Inn holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Bell Inn 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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