The Blue Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Blue Bell 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 October 2024, 20 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: Blue Bell, 840 Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 8DW
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Blue Bell among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← The Blue Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| Avasarni Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Blackford Bridge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Berrys of Unsworth Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 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 Bury Council on 25 October 2024.
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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Bell last inspected?
The Blue Bell was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury 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 Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury 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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