The Blue Bell

Doncaster

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 20 September 2024 by Doncaster.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Blue Bell, from April 2019 to September 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Blue Bell.

Food hygiene rating history for The Blue Bell
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 April 2019	5 / 5	Very good
20 September 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Blue Bell in Doncaster has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Blue Bell Inn 11 Manor Road,
Hatfield,
Doncaster,
DN7 6SA

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Blue Bell. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Blue Bell?

Food hygiene at The Blue Bell is inspected by Doncaster, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.doncaster.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Blue Bell

What is The Blue Bell’s food hygiene rating?

The Blue Bell has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 September 2024.

When was The Blue Bell last inspected?

The Blue Bell was last inspected by Doncaster on 20 September 2024.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.