The Blue Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Derbyshire
The Blue Bell Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Blue Bell Inn was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blue Bell Inn, Station Road, Hepthorne Lane, S42 5HY
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Blue Bell Inn among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← The Blue Bell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 The 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 The Blue Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church School Rooms Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Derbyshire Stroke Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Claydon Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Highlight Craft Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Kids Planet North Wingfield, Chesterfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Clay Cross Coronation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
| JoJo Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Coffee Rush Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
Questions about The Blue Bell Inn
What is The Blue Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Bell Inn last inspected?
The Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Blue Bell Inn compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The 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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