Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
Blue Bell Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 114 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BS
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue Bell Inn sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← Blue Bell Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Blue Bell Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blue Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ Costa Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Pranzo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ The Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Blue Bell Inn
What is Blue Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Blue Bell Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Bell Inn last inspected?
Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Bell Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Bell Inn compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Blue Bell Inn holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Blue Bell Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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