The Old Five Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Old Five 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 14 Church Street, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Old Five Bells among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Old Five Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Old Five 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 Old Five Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artigiani Del Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Burnham's Local Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Burnham Working Mens Club Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Burnham Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Cafe at Burnham Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Beeches Day Nursery Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Burnham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Burnham Leisure (2020) Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2015 |
Questions about The Old Five Bells
What is The Old Five Bells's food hygiene rating?
The Old Five Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Old Five 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 Old Five Bells last inspected?
The Old Five Bells was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Five Bells?
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 Old Five Bells compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Five Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Old Five 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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