The Bluebell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North West Leicestershire
The Bluebell 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 23 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 Blue Bell, 23 The Callis, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2JG
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
In North West Leicestershire, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bluebell sits behind roughly 643 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ← The Bluebell | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bluebell 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 Bluebell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicks Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Ashby Castle Day Nursery School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Ashby Nursery School And Preschool Academy School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Lil Bo's Deli Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Coffee Zouch Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ivanhoe School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Bluebell
What is The Bluebell's food hygiene rating?
The Bluebell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 23 January 2026.
Is The Bluebell 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 The Bluebell last inspected?
The Bluebell was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bluebell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bluebell compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bluebell holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects The Bluebell 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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