Blue Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Blue Bell holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 October 2018, more than 7 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: 32 Albert Street, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0LU
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue Bell sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Blue Bell | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Amble Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Sacred Heart & St Cuthberts Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Amble Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Barndale House School Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| James Calvert Spence College School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| King Edwin Primary School School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Kayleigh's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Blue Bell
What is Blue Bell's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 October 2018.
Is Blue Bell safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Bell last inspected?
Blue Bell was last inspected on 26 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland 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 "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 compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Blue Bell holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland 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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