Blues & Bloater food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Blues & Bloater 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 8 February 2011, more than 15 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Mill Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0PW
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Blues & Bloater sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Blues & Bloater | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blues & Bloater 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 Blues & Bloater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Desmonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| East Point Pavilion - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Eventopia Party Ltd Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Coffee@The Claremont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
Questions about Blues & Bloater
What is Blues & Bloater's food hygiene rating?
Blues & Bloater has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 8 February 2011.
Is Blues & Bloater 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 Blues & Bloater last inspected?
Blues & Bloater was last inspected on 8 February 2011, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blues & Bloater?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blues & Bloater compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Blues & Bloater holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Blues & Bloater 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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