Bluebell Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Doncaster
Bluebell Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 23 Westmorland Street, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9AQ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Bluebell Lodge among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← Bluebell Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Bluebell Lodge 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 Bluebell Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Alverley Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alverley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Bluebell Lodge
What is Bluebell Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Bluebell Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 22 April 2024.
Is Bluebell Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bluebell Lodge last inspected?
Bluebell Lodge was last inspected on 22 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bluebell Lodge?
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 Bluebell Lodge compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Bluebell Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Bluebell Lodge 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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