Bengal Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Bengal Cottage 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
This is a fresh result: Bengal Cottage was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Harlow score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Harlow ratings →
Address: 19 High Street, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DN
How this rating has changed
Bengal Cottage was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Bengal Cottage among the 508 places in Harlow holding top marks, 82% 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 | 508 | 82% | ← Bengal Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 78 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bengal Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Batts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Costa At Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2017 |
| Barserve Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Elivide Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dee Dees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Bengal Cottage
What is Bengal Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Bengal Cottage 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 Bengal Cottage last inspected?
Bengal Cottage was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
How does Bengal Cottage compare to other places in Harlow?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Bengal Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Bengal Cottage 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.harlow.gov.uk/
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