The Eight Bells Ltd
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Eight Bells Ltd is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BU, in the Uttlesford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 August 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Uttlesford oversees 830 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Uttlesford is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street, Saffron Walden
- Postcode
- CB10 1BU
- Local Authority
- Uttlesford
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1097132
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Eight Bells Ltd?
The Eight Bells Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Uttlesford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Eight Bells Ltd last inspected?
The Eight Bells Ltd was last inspected on 2024-08-15. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Eight Bells Ltd located?
The Eight Bells Ltd is located at Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street, Saffron Walden , CB10 1BU, in the Uttlesford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB10 postcode area.