The Bell Hotel Saxmundham

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Bell Hotel, 31 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AF, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Suffolk oversees 2,570 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
Bell Hotel, 31 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Postcode
IP17 1AF
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1604288

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Bell Hotel Saxmundham?

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Suffolk.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

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 Bell Hotel Saxmundham last inspected?

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham was last inspected on 2024-11-07. 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 Bell Hotel Saxmundham located?

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham is located at Bell Hotel, 31 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk , IP17 1AF, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP17 postcode area.