The Bluebell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Bluebell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bluebell was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: Bacton Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0RA
How this rating has changed
The Bluebell was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Bluebell among the 1,248 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,248 | 86% | ← The Bluebell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The Bluebell 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 The Bluebell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence With Care Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| North Walsham Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Walsham Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Mundesley Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - North Walsham Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Three Cottages Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bluebell
What is The Bluebell's food hygiene rating?
The Bluebell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 17 July 2026.
Is The Bluebell 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bluebell last inspected?
The Bluebell was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bluebell?
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 The Bluebell compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Bluebell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Bluebell 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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Understanding this rating
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The Bluebell is one of 97 rated food businesses in North Walsham. See every hygiene rating in North Walsham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk
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