The Eight Bells

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Eight Bells is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Eight Bells Inn, Church Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6JG, in the Cotswold local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 April 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cotswold oversees 1,098 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cotswold 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, Church Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Postcode
GL55 6JG
Local Authority
Cotswold
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
75449

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Eight Bells?

The Eight Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cotswold.

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 last inspected?

The Eight Bells was last inspected on 2025-04-14. 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 located?

The Eight Bells is located at Eight Bells Inn, Church Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire , GL55 6JG, in the Cotswold local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GL55 postcode area.