The Blue Bear Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Blue Bear Grill 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 November 2025, 7 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: 12 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn, BT28 1PP
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Blue Bear Grill among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← The Blue Bear Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 The Blue Bear Grill 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 Blue Bear Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodenes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Air-tastic Belfast Ltd (NY Urban Pizza) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Ground Espresso Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Flaxfields Childrens Home Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Haslem hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Herrons Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about The Blue Bear Grill
What is The Blue Bear Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bear Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The Blue Bear Grill 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 Blue Bear Grill last inspected?
The Blue Bear Grill was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Bear Grill?
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 The Blue Bear Grill compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bear Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Blue Bear Grill 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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