The Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Bell Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 4 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: Ferry Road, Walberswick, Suffolk, IP18 6TN
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bell Inn sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← The Bell Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tea Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Parish Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Anchor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 262 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| Harbour Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Salt Shore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Dog Deli Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Sole Bay Fish Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Samantha K's Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about The Bell Inn
What is The Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Bell Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bell Inn last inspected?
The Bell Inn was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bell Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bell Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Bell Inn holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Bell Inn 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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