The Bluebird Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
The Bluebird Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: The Bluebird Cafe South Drive, Ferring, BN12 5QU
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Bluebird Cafe among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← The Bluebird Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Very 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 The Bluebird Cafe 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 The Bluebird Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers Organic Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Endurance B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Ferring Friendship Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Ferring Retirement Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2017 |
| Ferring Country Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
Questions about The Bluebird Cafe
What is The Bluebird Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Bluebird Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Bluebird Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bluebird Cafe last inspected?
The Bluebird Cafe was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bluebird Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bluebird Cafe compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Bluebird Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Bluebird Cafe 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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