Le Bela Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Le Bela Cafe 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 10 Willowdale Centre, High Street, Wickford, SS12 0RB
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Le Bela Cafe 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% | ← Le Bela Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Le Bela Cafe 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 Le Bela Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abi's 2 Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Hungry Monkeys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| J Clark & Sons Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Jade Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Le Bela Cafe
What is Le Bela Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Le Bela Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Le Bela Cafe 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 Le Bela Cafe last inspected?
Le Bela Cafe was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Le Bela Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Le Bela Cafe compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Le Bela Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Le Bela Cafe 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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