Blue Flame Inn (The) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Blue Flame Inn (The) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 March 2025, 15 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: West End, Nailsea, BS48 4DE
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Blue Flame Inn (The) among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Blue Flame Inn (The) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Flame Inn (The) 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 Flame Inn (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Sports Centre & Soc Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Aspens @ Hannah More and Grove School Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Grove Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Claverham Mushrooms Farmers/growers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Argentum Lodge Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Nailsea Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Greenslade Preschool School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Blue Flame Inn (The)
What is Blue Flame Inn (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Blue Flame Inn (The) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 29 March 2025.
Is Blue Flame Inn (The) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Flame Inn (The) last inspected?
Blue Flame Inn (The) was last inspected on 29 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Flame Inn (The)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Flame Inn (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Flame Inn (The) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Blue Flame Inn (The) 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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