Bluebells Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Three Rivers
Bluebells Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: West Hertfordshire Crematorium, High Elms Lane, Abbots Langley, WD25 0JS
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Bluebells Tea Rooms among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← Bluebells Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 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 Bluebells Tea Rooms 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 Bluebells Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costsaver Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Caterlink @ Coates Way JMI School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Alida Event Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bricket Wood Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bricket Wood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sheepcot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Sheepcot PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Bluebells Tea Rooms
What is Bluebells Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Bluebells Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Bluebells Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bluebells Tea Rooms last inspected?
Bluebells Tea Rooms was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bluebells Tea Rooms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bluebells Tea Rooms compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Bluebells Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Bluebells Tea Rooms 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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