The Twelve Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Twelve Bells 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 April 2023, more than 3 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 Twelve Bells Seymour Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8LS
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Twelve Bells among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Twelve Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Very 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 Twelve Bells 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 Twelve Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parade House Trowbridge Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Namaste - Trowbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Holland & Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Food Amore Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Bula Bula Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about The Twelve Bells
What is The Twelve Bells's food hygiene rating?
The Twelve Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 4 April 2023.
Is The Twelve Bells 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 Twelve Bells last inspected?
The Twelve Bells was last inspected on 4 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Twelve Bells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Twelve Bells compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Twelve Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Twelve Bells 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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