Bluebell Lakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Bluebell Lakes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: Fotheringhay Road, Tansor, Peterborough, PE8 5HN
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Bluebell Lakes sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Bluebell Lakes | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lakes 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 Lakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tansor Early Years Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| MRD Stores Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Castle Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Fotheringhay Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2019 |
| The Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2025 |
| Oundle Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Oundle Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Wrap Around Care At Oundle CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Bluebell Lakes
What is Bluebell Lakes's food hygiene rating?
Bluebell Lakes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Bluebell Lakes safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bluebell Lakes last inspected?
Bluebell Lakes was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bluebell Lakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bluebell Lakes compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bluebell Lakes holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Bluebell Lakes 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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