The Bellhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
The Bellhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bellhouse was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5PX
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Bellhouse among the 972 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 | 972 | 70% | ← The Bellhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 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 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 The Bellhouse 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 The Bellhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Chill - South Essex College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Badgers Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Ally's Sweet Cart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Cafe 401 LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bellhouse
What is The Bellhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Bellhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Bellhouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bellhouse last inspected?
The Bellhouse was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 The Bellhouse?
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 The Bellhouse 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 The Bellhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Bellhouse 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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