The Bell Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Bell Public House 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 17 September 2019, more than 6 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, 21 - 23 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Bell Public House among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Bell Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 The Bell Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Bianca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Connexions Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Express Bell PFS Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| La Crepe Escape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| @ThirtyNine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| The Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2019 |
| Flame & Stone Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about The Bell Public House
What is The Bell Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 September 2019.
Is The Bell Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
The Bell Public House was last inspected on 17 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Public House?
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 The Bell Public House compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Bell Public House 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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