The Buck And Bell

Long Itchington

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 Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 12 March 2026 by Stratford-on-Avon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Buck And Bell, from January 2022 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2022 to 3 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Buck And Bell
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 January 2022	5 / 5	Very good
12 March 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Buck And Bell in Long Itchington 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?

Buck And Bell,
The Green,
Long Itchington,
Southam,
CV47 9PH

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

Who inspects The Buck And Bell?

Food hygiene at The Buck And Bell is inspected by Stratford-on-Avon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.stratford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Buck And Bell

What is The Buck And Bell’s food hygiene rating?

The Buck And Bell has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 March 2026.

When was The Buck And Bell last inspected?

The Buck And Bell was last inspected by Stratford-on-Avon on 12 March 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.