The Bell At Stow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Bell At Stow 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 7 August 2024, 23 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 Bell Inn, Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AJ
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Bell At Stow among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← The Bell At Stow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 At Stow 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 At Stow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 July 2025 |
| The Old Butchers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Prince Of India Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Greedy's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Foletta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Stow On The Wold Nursery School Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Caterlink At Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School School/college/university | 222 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| The Sheep On Sheep Street Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bell At Stow
What is The Bell At Stow's food hygiene rating?
The Bell At Stow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Bell At Stow 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 At Stow last inspected?
The Bell At Stow was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell At Stow?
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 At Stow compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell At Stow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Bell At Stow 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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