Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Blue Bell Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6SG
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue Bell Inn sits behind roughly 2,152 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ← Blue Bell Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llangurig PO and Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| The Village Tea Room & Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| The Old Vicarage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Aubreys Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 November 2012 |
Questions about Blue Bell Inn
What is Blue Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Powys Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Blue Bell Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Blue Bell Inn last inspected?
Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Bell Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Bell Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Blue Bell Inn holds a 3. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects 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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