The Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Blue Bell Inn 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: Blue Bell Inn, Main Road, Belchford Lincolnshire, LN9 6LQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Blue Bell Inn among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← The Blue Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Very 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodlife Meats/Ginger Pig Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Chatters Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Piggywigs School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Scamblesby Primary School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| Green Man Inn Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southwold Nursing Home Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 January 2026 |
| Mansion Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2021 |
| Secret Passage Supper Club Mobile caterer | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
Questions about The Blue Bell Inn
What is The Blue Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Blue Bell Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Bell Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Inn compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Blue Bell Inn 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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