The Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Bell Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Bell Inn was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Main Street, Ash, TA12 6NS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Bell Inn among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash CE VC Primary School After School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Ash CE VC Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Ash CE VC Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Ayshas Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 September 2024 |
| La Fontana Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Martock Snooker Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2021 |
| Cherry Tree (UK) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| J K McAdam (Retail Shop Only) Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about The Bell Inn
What is The Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Bell Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Bell Inn was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset 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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