The Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
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 3 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cranesgate South Blue Bell Inn, Whaplode St Catherine, Spalding, PE12 6SN
How it compares in South Holland
That puts The Blue Bell Inn among the 614 places in South Holland 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 | 614 | 86% | ← The Blue Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaplode St Catherine Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| The Plough inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Holbeach St Johns Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Runways Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Beech Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| DPS Education Limited School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| East of England Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Holbeach Meadows Care Home Caring Premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
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 South Holland Council on 3 November 2023.
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 3 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland 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 "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 Blue Bell Inn compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland 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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