Blue Bell Inn

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Blue Bell Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 170 Barlow Road, Manchester, M19 3HF, in the Manchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Manchester oversees 6,713 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Manchester is 4.5 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
170 Barlow Road, Manchester
Postcode
M19 3HF
Local Authority
Manchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1831304

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Blue Bell Inn?

Blue Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Manchester.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Blue Bell Inn last inspected?

Blue Bell Inn was last inspected on 2025-09-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Blue Bell Inn located?

Blue Bell Inn is located at 170 Barlow Road, Manchester , M19 3HF, in the Manchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the M19 postcode area.