Bluebells Flying Start food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newport
Bluebells Flying Start 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: Flying Start, Alway Centre, Aberthaw Road, NP19 9NS
How it compares in Newport
That puts Bluebells Flying Start among the 905 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% 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 | 905 | 78% | ← Bluebells Flying Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 198 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 Bluebells Flying Start 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 Flying Start, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always Community Collection Point Distributors/Transporters | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Asda Living Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Cafe @ Tesco Extra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ava's Food Truck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Chartwells @ Milton Junior & Infants School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Bluebells Flying Start
What is Bluebells Flying Start's food hygiene rating?
Bluebells Flying Start has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 22 April 2024.
Is Bluebells Flying Start 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 Bluebells Flying Start last inspected?
Bluebells Flying Start was last inspected on 22 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bluebells Flying Start?
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 Bluebells Flying Start compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Bluebells Flying Start is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Bluebells Flying Start 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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