Five Bells food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Five Bells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: London Road, Vange Basildon, SS16 5LD
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Five Bells among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Five Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Five Bells 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 Five Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Club Kingswood Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Basildon Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Basildon SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Five Bells
What is Five Bells's food hygiene rating?
Five Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Five Bells 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Five Bells last inspected?
Five Bells was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Five Bells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Five Bells compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Five Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Five Bells 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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