Bello Pizzeria Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
Bello Pizzeria Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Bello Pizzeria Ltd was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Portobello Inn, London Road, West Kingsdown, TN15 6JB
How it compares in Sevenoaks
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 853 rated places in Sevenoaks score this low, about one in 142. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Bello Pizzeria Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 104 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bello Pizzeria Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bello Pizzeria Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portobello Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| West Kingsdown Kebab Mobile caterer | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Edmunds C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Manordene Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| St Edmund's Centre Other catering premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| West Kingsdown Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Community Cupboard Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| St Edmund's Church (Pop In) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Bello Pizzeria Ltd
What is Bello Pizzeria Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Bello Pizzeria Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Sevenoaks Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Bello Pizzeria Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bello Pizzeria Ltd last inspected?
Bello Pizzeria Ltd was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bello Pizzeria Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bello Pizzeria Ltd compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Bello Pizzeria Ltd holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Bello Pizzeria Ltd 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.
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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sevenoaks, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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