The Bluebell

Crickhowell

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Bluebell scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 14 August 2026 by Powys.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bluebell, from April 2026 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2026 to 5 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Bluebell
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
14 April 2026	5 / 5	Very good
14 August 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Bluebell in Crickhowell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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?

The Bluebell Country Inn,
Glangrwyney,
Crickhowell,
Powys,
NP8 1EH

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

Who inspects The Bluebell?

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

Questions about The Bluebell

What is The Bluebell’s food hygiene rating?

The Bluebell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 August 2026.

When was The Bluebell last inspected?

The Bluebell was last inspected by Powys on 14 August 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.