The Bell, Braintree

The Bell is a pub at Mountbatten Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9UL. The Bell's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree council on 21 June 2023.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given 3 years ago
Address
Mountbatten Road
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9UL
Council
Braintree
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Bell’s food hygiene rating

The Bell's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.

We have checked The Bell's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Bell

What is the food hygiene rating at The Bell?

The Bell's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree council on 21 June 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Bell?

The Bell is at Mountbatten Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9UL, in Braintree. Braintree council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Kavern, about 820 m away.

What pubs are near The Bell?

The closest pubs and bars to The Bell are The Kavern (820 m), The Orange Tree (1.2 km) and The Sportsman (1.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Bell's hygiene rating up to date?

The Bell's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Bell on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Braintree council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.