The Bell Inn

Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RF

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 20 August 2026 (3 months ago)

Good

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

15 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 10 points for management of food safety holds this business at 4.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

0 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Good

5 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RF (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Unchanged at 4 since the previous inspection.

4
GoodCurrent · 20 August 2026
4
Good15 July 2024

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Chelmsford
Town/city: South Woodham Ferrers
County: Essex
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 52013

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