The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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, Low Street, East Drayton, DN22 0LN
How it compares in Bassetlaw
In Bassetlaw, 98% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant sits behind roughly 990 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 98% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 and Stables Restaurant 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 and Stables Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Cobb & Sons Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bridleway & Gauntleys Country Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Bees' Knees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Dunham on Trent C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Fledgelings Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Pheasantry Events at The Phesantry Brewery Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Orchard Garden Nurseries Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant
What is The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bassetlaw Council on 10 July 2025.
Is The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant last inspected?
The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. 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 Inn and Stables Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, while The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Blue Bell Inn and Stables Restaurant 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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