Bella Italia food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Bella Italia 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 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Elveden Forest Holiday Village, Brandon Road, Elveden, IP24 3TR
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Bella Italia among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Bella Italia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Bella Italia 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 Bella Italia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festive Kiosk Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Sports Plaza inc Treats & Vending Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Store Room Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Vitale Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Canopy Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Bella Italia
What is Bella Italia's food hygiene rating?
Bella Italia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Bella Italia 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 Bella Italia last inspected?
Bella Italia was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bella Italia?
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 Bella Italia compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Bella Italia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Bella Italia 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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