The Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
The Blue Bell Inn 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
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Blue Bell Inn, 1-7 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7PU
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts The Blue Bell Inn among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← The Blue Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 Very good
- 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 The 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 The Blue Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Anaabia’s Bakeaway & Cafe Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Class 6 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Britannia Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cafe INDIEpendent Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Baths Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ascot House Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Bell Inn
What is The Blue Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 12 September 2024.
Is The Blue Bell Inn 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 Blue Bell Inn last inspected?
The Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Bell Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Bell Inn compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
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