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The Old Bell

Pub or bar · 177 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3BN

Food hygiene rating

012345

Urgent improvementVery good

Generally satisfactory. What a 3 means. Inspected 25 Sept 2026 by St Albans City council.

Badges

Freshly inspectedInspected 37 days ago

5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row

Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

Dashed badges unlock once RatedEats has tracked this business across more than one inspection.

What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodGenerally satisfactory

Cleanliness and condition of premisesGenerally satisfactory

Management of food safetyGood

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 10, structural 10, management 5.

Rating history

5→3 Inspected 25 Sept 2026seen 31 Oct 2026

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