The Blue Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nuneaton and Bedworth
The Blue Bear 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 December 2024, 19 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: 15 Abbey Street, CV11 5BT
How it compares in Nuneaton and Bedworth
That puts The Blue Bear among the 691 places in Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 | 691 | 84% | ← The Blue Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Bear 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 Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Rica Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Chicking nuneaton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Boujee Cafe & Desserts Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cassandras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Bear
What is The Blue Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nuneaton and Bedworth Council on 3 December 2024.
Is The Blue Bear 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 Bear last inspected?
The Blue Bear was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nuneaton and Bedworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Bear?
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 Bear compare to other places in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
84% of the 823 rated food businesses in Nuneaton and Bedworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council inspects The Blue Bear 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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