Bengal Blues food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amber Valley
Bengal Blues holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 June 2025, 12 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: 4 Market Place Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1FZ
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Bengal Blues sits behind roughly 787 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 787 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← Bengal Blues | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bengal Blues 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 Bengal Blues, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Fresh Bite Pizzaria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Gatsbys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Audrey's At The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| 3FF Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Josi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Eartharmony Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Belper House Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
Questions about Bengal Blues
What is Bengal Blues's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Blues has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Bengal Blues 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bengal Blues last inspected?
Bengal Blues was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bengal Blues?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bengal Blues compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Bengal Blues holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Bengal Blues 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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