Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
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 25 May 2025, 13 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: Blue Bell Inn, 6 The Square, Dalston, CA5 7PJ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Blue Bell Inn among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Blue Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Dalston Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| The Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Carrock Meats Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Crumbs Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Dalston Pharmacy Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2019 |
| Five Senses Hideaway Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| St Michaels C E Primary School School/college/university | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Blue Bell Inn
What is Blue Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 May 2025.
Is 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 Blue Bell Inn last inspected?
Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 25 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland 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 "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 Blue Bell Inn compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland 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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