Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 9 February 2026, 5 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, 57 High Street, Bolsover, S44 6HF
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ← Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn 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 Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibbotson Fresh Quality Produce Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Pump Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
| Julies Sandwich Shop Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
| Castle Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Pillar Of Rock Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Alya Pizza Limited T-A Pizza Rizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Market Place Bolsover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn
What is Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolsover Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn last inspected?
Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn 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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