Blue Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
Blue Bell 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 24 March 2025, 15 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: 663 Yarm Road, TS16 0JF
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Blue Bell among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← Blue Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 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 Blue Bell 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters Barbers And Beverages Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Ketton Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Egglescliffe C of E Primary School School/college/university | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cleveland Bay Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cafe Nossa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Finzi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Blue Bell
What is Blue Bell's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Blue Bell 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 Blue Bell last inspected?
Blue Bell was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Bell?
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 Blue Bell compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Blue Bell 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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