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
This is a fresh result: The Blue Bell Inn was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: Blue Bell Inn, Thorpe Road, Tattershall Thorpe Lincoln, LN4 4PE
How this rating has changed
The Blue Bell Inn was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Blue Bell Inn among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 89% | ← The Blue Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattershall Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
| Bramhall Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Barnes Wallis Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Agra Coningsby Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Nhp Of Sibsey Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
| The Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Best Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
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 31 July 2026.
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 31 July 2026, a month 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 "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 Bell Inn compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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