The Bell

Leicestershire

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 Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 18 August 2026 by Harborough.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bell, from January 2025 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2025 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Bell.

Food hygiene rating history for The Bell
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
29 January 2025	4 / 5	Good
18 August 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Bell in Leicestershire 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?

Main Street,
East Langton,
Leicestershire,
LE16 7TW

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 Harborough, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.harborough.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 18 August 2026.

When was The Bell last inspected?

The Bell was last inspected by Harborough on 18 August 2026.

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.