The Bell on the Common food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Bell on the Common holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Bell on the Common was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Bell on the Common the Common, Broughton Gifford, SN12 8LX
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell on the Common sits behind roughly 2,715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ← The Bell on the Common | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 on the Common 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 on the Common, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Parsonage Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| FW Catering Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Il Vello D'Oro @ Golden Fleece Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Mavern House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Holt Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2020 |
| Whitley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Sprockets Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Pear Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Bell on the Common
What is The Bell on the Common's food hygiene rating?
The Bell on the Common has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Bell on the Common safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bell on the Common last inspected?
The Bell on the Common was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Bell on the Common?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell on the Common compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell on the Common holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Bell on the Common 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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