Bella's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Bella's 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 30 January 2025, 19 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: 57A The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 8DG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Bella's among the 3,846 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← Bella's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 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's 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's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cor Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bacaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Barberista UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Caffeine Weymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Caffeine44 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Cheekys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Chic Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
Questions about Bella's
What is Bella's's food hygiene rating?
Bella's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Bella's 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's last inspected?
Bella's was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bella's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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's compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Bella's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Bella's 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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Bella's is one of 661 rated food businesses in Weymouth. See every hygiene rating in Weymouth →
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