Bella's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Bella's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 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.
Address: 7 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Bella's among the 3,808 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Bella's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dog House Cafe at Animal House Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bridport Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Framptons of Bridport Ltd Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Goose & Badger Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bridport Art Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
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 11 December 2024.
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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bella's last inspected?
Bella's was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 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 3,988 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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Understanding this rating
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