The Bell

Cotton End

Heads up: The Bell no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Bedford. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 20 January 2020 by Bedford.

What does this rating mean?

The Bell in Cotton End has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Bell,
61 High Road,
Cotton End,
Bedford,
MK45 3AE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Bell. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Bell?

Food hygiene at The Bell is inspected by Bedford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bedford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Bell

What is The Bell’s food hygiene rating?

The Bell has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 January 2020.

When was The Bell last inspected?

The Bell was last inspected by Bedford on 20 January 2020.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Bell closed down?

The Bell no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Bedford, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.