The Bellmans Cross Inn

Bewdley

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 16 September 2026 by Wyre Forest.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bellmans Cross Inn, from February 2019 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Bellmans Cross Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Bellmans Cross Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 February 2019	5 / 5	Very good
27 February 2025	4 / 5	Good
16 September 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Bellmans Cross Inn in Bewdley 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?

Bridgnorth Road,
Shatterford,
Bewdley,
Worcestershire,
DY12 1RN

The Bellmans Cross Inn Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Bellmans Cross Inn?

Food hygiene at The Bellmans Cross Inn is inspected by Wyre Forest, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.worcsregservices.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Bellmans Cross Inn

What is The Bellmans Cross Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Bellmans Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 September 2026.

When was The Bellmans Cross Inn last inspected?

The Bellmans Cross Inn was last inspected by Wyre Forest on 16 September 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.