The New Bell Inn
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The New Bell Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EN, in the Tendring local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 July 2025, 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 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. Tendring oversees 1,267 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tendring is 4.5 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The New Bell Inn?
The New Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tendring.
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 New Bell Inn last inspected?
The New Bell Inn was last inspected on 2025-07-09. 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 New Bell Inn located?
The New Bell Inn is located at New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex , CO12 3EN, in the Tendring local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO12 postcode area.