The Bluebell, Bedford

The Bluebell is a pub at 115 Putnoe Lane, Bedford, MK41 9AH. The Bluebell's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford council on 24 November 2016.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given 9 years ago
Address
115 Putnoe Lane
Bedford
MK41 9AH
Council
Bedford
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Bluebell’s food hygiene rating

The Bluebell's rating is 9 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.

We have checked The Bluebell's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Bluebell

What is the food hygiene rating at The Bluebell?

The Bluebell's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford council on 24 November 2016. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Bluebell?

The Bluebell is at 115 Putnoe Lane, Bedford, MK41 9AH, in Bedford. Bedford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Pheasant, about 1.1 km away.

What pubs are near The Bluebell?

The closest pubs and bars to The Bluebell are The Pheasant (1.1 km), The Tiger Moth (1.2 km) and The New Sportsman (1.2 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Bluebell's hygiene rating up to date?

The Bluebell's rating is 9 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Bluebell on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Bedford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.