Old Bell Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
Old Bell Public House 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: 1 Bell Lane, Saham Toney, IP25 7HD
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Bell Public House sits behind roughly 1,014 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ← Old Bell Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Good
- 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 Old Bell Public House 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 Old Bell Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Catering at Parker's C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Parkers CofE Primary Academy (wraparound care) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Broom Hall Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Richmond Park Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Watton Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| JEPA Tiny Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Watton Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Old Bell Public House
What is Old Bell Public House's food hygiene rating?
Old Bell Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Old Bell Public House 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 Old Bell Public House last inspected?
Old Bell Public House was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Bell Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Bell Public House compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Old Bell Public House holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Old Bell Public House 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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