Essence Of Bengal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redditch
Essence Of Bengal 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, B97 4LB
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Essence Of Bengal among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← Essence Of Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 Essence Of Bengal 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 Essence Of Bengal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Good Filling Great Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Gate Hangs Well Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Frankie And Friends Early Years Catering At Ragamuffins Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brambles Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Greenview Bar And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bright Kids Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Eurest Services At Asda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Essence Of Bengal
What is Essence Of Bengal's food hygiene rating?
Essence Of Bengal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Essence Of Bengal 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 Essence Of Bengal last inspected?
Essence Of Bengal was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Essence Of Bengal?
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 Essence Of Bengal compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Essence Of Bengal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Essence Of Bengal 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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