Food hygiene ratings in Belfast City
Our data holds 3,180 food businesses in Belfast City, rated between 2013-11-21 and 2026-08-21. 66.5% (2,114) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 66 (2.1%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Belfast City 228th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Belfast City
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,114 | 66.5% |
| 4 (good) | 502 | 15.8% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 235 | 7.4% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 41 | 1.3% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 25 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting inspection | 79 | 2.5% |
| Exempt | 184 | 5.8% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 898 | 69.5% |
| Retailers - other | 612 | 47.5% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 | 45.3% |
| Caring Premises | 351 | 85.2% |
| School/college/university | 190 | 91.6% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 | 71% |
| Other catering premises | 129 | 83.7% |
| Manufacturers/packers | 110 | 67.3% |
Food businesses rated per month in Belfast City
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Belfast City
The 20 most recent of 66. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing It | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-08 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT4 3JF |
| ORTO Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT1 2LD |
| Volcano Shawarma Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT12 6AA |
| The Chester Bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Pub/bar/nightclub | BT15 5GE |
| Holiday Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-12 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | BT12 5EE |
| Heart of the North | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT15 5BG |
| Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT1 4FD |
| PJ's Discount Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-01 | Retailers - other | BT15 2HS |
| Sahara Shisha | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT7 1JG |
| Xiis Restaurant and Cafe | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT7 1HP |
| Makkah Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-18 | Manufacturers/packers | BT7 1PH |
| Glenowen Bar and Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT11 8BH |
| Madame Pho | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-30 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT7 1JG |
| Wing It | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT9 7EY |
| Al Baraka | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-28 | Manufacturers/packers | BT2 7HF |
| Aritura foods | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-20 | Manufacturers/packers | BT13 2AB |
| St Peters Immaculata Youth Centre | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT12 4BU |
| Casa Manila | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT9 7GS |
| Asian Fusion | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-30 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT12 6HR |
| Yambo's Food | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-24 | Retailers - other | BT7 2ED |
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Questions about Belfast City
How many food businesses in Belfast City are rated 5 (very good)?
2,114 of 3,180 food businesses in Belfast City (66.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-21.
Which food businesses in Belfast City are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
66 food businesses in Belfast City are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Belfast City data?
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