The Blue Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
The Blue Bell 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
This is a fresh result: The Blue Bell was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blue Bell Inn, 110 High Road, Carlton in Lindrick, S81 9DT
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Blue Bell among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← The Blue Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 Blue Bell 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 Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Ranger (Newest) Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| 98 Birdies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Carlton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Lime Tree Nursery (Carlton) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Seagull Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| New Pioneer Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Bell
What is The Blue Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Blue Bell 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 The Blue Bell last inspected?
The Blue Bell was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Bell?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Bell compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Blue Bell 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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