The Bell Hotel & Inn
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bell Hotel & Inn is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 November 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 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. Central Bedfordshire oversees 1,695 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.7 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
- Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire
- Postcode
- MK17 9QB
- Local Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 450379
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Bell Hotel & Inn?
The Bell Hotel & Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Central Bedfordshire.
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 & Inn last inspected?
The Bell Hotel & Inn was last inspected on 2025-11-26. 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 & Inn located?
The Bell Hotel & Inn is located at Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire , MK17 9QB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK17 postcode area.