Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Five Bells food hygiene rating
The Five Bells
THE FIVE BELLS 1-3 NORTHILL ROAD
COPLE
MK44 3TU Inspected 23 April 2026
COPLE
MK44 3TU Inspected 23 April 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Bedford
3
Generally satisfactory
Hygiene standards were generally satisfactory when inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Five Bells in Bedford currently has a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory). The latest published inspection was carried out on 23 April 2026. The Five Bells is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at THE FIVE BELLS 1-3 NORTHILL ROAD, COPLE, MK44 3TU.
- Business name
- The Five Bells
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 23 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1751074
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
23 April 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Five Bells.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2026 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Current |
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