The Bell

Essex

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Bell scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 21 June 2023 by Braintree.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bell, from March 2016 to June 2023.

Food hygiene rating history for The Bell
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 March 2016	Not rated	No numeric rating
21 June 2023	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Bell in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

Mountbatten Road,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 9UL

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 Braintree, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.braintree.gov.uk or food&[email protected].

Questions about The Bell

What is The Bell’s food hygiene rating?

The Bell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 June 2023.

When was The Bell last inspected?

The Bell was last inspected by Braintree on 21 June 2023.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.