Dolly And Bear food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Dolly And Bear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 13 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 7 Carnarvon Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6LR
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Dolly And Bear among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Dolly And Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Dolly And Bear 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 Dolly And Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Canford Healthcare - Cedars Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Aarash News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Dolly And Bear
What is Dolly And Bear's food hygiene rating?
Dolly And Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Dolly And Bear 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolly And Bear last inspected?
Dolly And Bear was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolly And Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolly And Bear compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Dolly And Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Dolly And Bear 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Dolly And Bear and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Southend-On-Sea inspects and rates 1,492 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Southend-On-Sea →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southend.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →