The Blue Bell food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Waverley
The Blue Bell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: The Blue Bell Batts Corner Boundary Road, Dockenfield, Farnham, GU10 4EX
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The Blue Bell among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← The Blue Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 The 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 The Blue Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Horn Oaks Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Little Fishies Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Groomes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Blacknest Golf & Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| The Coffee Can at the Club House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Rowledge Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Frensham Heights Enterprise School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Citrus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Bell
What is The Blue Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Bell last inspected?
The Blue Bell was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Bell compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The 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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