Bells Hotel
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Bells Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BE, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 January 2026, 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. Forest of Dean oversees 780 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean is 4.9 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
- Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire
- Postcode
- GL16 8BE
- Local Authority
- Forest of Dean
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1890479
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Bells Hotel?
Bells Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Forest of Dean.
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 Bells Hotel last inspected?
Bells Hotel was last inspected on 2026-01-15. 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 Bells Hotel located?
Bells Hotel is located at Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire , GL16 8BE, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GL16 postcode area.