Ring-O-Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
Ring-O-Bells holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2TG
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 1,672 rated places in South Gloucestershire score this low, about one in 139. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,401 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Ring-O-Bells | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Ring-O-Bells the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ring-O-Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourways Care/Precious Memories Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bitterwell Lake Tuck Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Banging Burritos Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Cottage Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Daisy Chain Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Frampton Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ali Baba's Kebabs Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Burger De-lux Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Ring-O-Bells
What is Ring-O-Bells's food hygiene rating?
Ring-O-Bells has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Ring-O-Bells safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ring-O-Bells last inspected?
Ring-O-Bells was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ring-O-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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ring-O-Bells compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Ring-O-Bells holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Ring-O-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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Gloucestershire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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