The Bell Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The Bell Hotel 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: 5 Orford Hill, Norwich, NR1 3QB
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The Bell Hotel among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 889 | 65% | ← The Bell Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Benoli Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Avo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| ArrowHeadz Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Norwich Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bell Hotel
What is The Bell Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Bell Hotel 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 Bell Hotel last inspected?
The Bell Hotel was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell Hotel compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Bell Hotel 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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