Yahoo News Belfast food hygiene ratings: The 33 premises with a rating of 1
Across Belfast there are currently 33 businesses with a food hygiene rating of 1 or less. The scheme, which was introduced in 2010, gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.
The rating shows how well the business is doing overall, based on standards found at the time of inspection. The ratings can be found online and on stickers which are displayed at business premises.
A food safety officer from the local council inspects a business to check that it follows food hygiene law so that the food is safe to eat.
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According to the Food Standards Agency, at the inspection, the officer will check the following:
How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored
The physical condition of the business –including cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, pest control and other facilities
How the business manages ways of keeping food safe, looking at processes, training and systems to ensure good hygiene is maintained. The officer can then assess the level of confidence in standards being maintained in the future.
The businesses are then graded with a score between 5 and 0, with 5 meaning the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law and 0 meaning urgent improvement is necessary. To get a top rating of 5, businesses must do well in all three elements.
With that in mind, here is a breakdown of all the businesses in Belfast which currently have a rating of 1.
Arnolds, Upper Newtownards Road
Last inspection: 20 March 2024
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Bia Loch Lao, Falls Road
Last inspection: 21 April 2023
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be good but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Castle Street Discount Stores
Last inspection: 20 February 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be good and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Discount Stores, Newtownards Road
Last inspection: 11 October 2023
Inspectors found that improvement was necessary when it came to food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Fryz Guyz, Shaws Road
Last inspection: 7 September 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Harry D's Lounge, Vincent St
Last inspection: 14 December 2022
Inspectors found food handling to be very good and improvement necessary when it came to the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Indian Knights, Cavehill Rd
Last inspection: 23 March 2024
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Jeffers, College St*
Last inspection: 17 May 2023
Inspectors found that improvement was necessary in terms food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
*This premises has been inspected recently and a new rating is set to be published soon
Lagmore Filling Station, Stewartstown Rd
Last inspection: 27 July 2023
Inspectors found that improvement was necessary in terms food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Marmaris Kebab House, Donegall St.
Last inspection: 24 February 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
McAufields, Ardoyne Rd
Last inspection: 18 October 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be very good and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Mezbaan Belfast, Sandown Rd
Last inspection: 15 January 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Middle East Market, Falls Rd
Last inspection: 21 February 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Moor Park Filling Station / Mace, Blacks Rd
Last inspection: 27 March 2024
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be good but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Mr Indian, Kingsway
Last inspection: 4 February 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be good. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Nora's Palace, Amelia St
Last inspection: 15 March 2024
Inspectors found that improvement was necessary in terms food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
O'Connor's Home Bakery, Falls Rd
Last inspection: 4 February 2024
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
OYE Supermarket, Boucher Place
Last inspection: 16 November 2023
Inspectors found that improvement was necessary in terms food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Parkmount Vivo, Donegall Park Ave*
Last inspection: 9 November 2022
Inspectors found that improvement was necessary in terms food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be good. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
*This premises has been inspected recently and a new rating is set to be published soon
Red Panda, Great Victoria St
Last inspection: 20 October 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Rodina Belfast, Holywood Rd*
Last inspection: 5 April 2023
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
*This premises has been inspected recently and a new rating is set to be published soon
Shalimar Kebab, Shankill Rd
Last inspection: 12 December 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
SHAM Supermarket, Sandy Row
Last inspection: 20 February 2024
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Shop Locally, Matchett St
Last inspection: 9 March 2020
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Silver City, Falls Rd
Last inspection: 22 March 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Sixty Eight, Falls Rd
Last inspection: 13 March 2024
Inspectors found that improvement was necessary in terms of food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Suffolk Inn, Suffolk Rd
Last inspection: 15 March 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Sweet Afton/The Perch/ Rita's/ Frankin's Sports Bar, Brunswick St
Last inspection: 12 January 2024
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
The Belmont Bowling Club Restaurant, Kincora Ave
Last inspection: 10 August 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be good and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be generally satisfactory. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
The Belfast Royal Academical Institution, College Sq East
Last inspection: 4 March 2024
Inspectors found food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building to be good but found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
The Tipsy Bird, Ann St
Last inspection: 18 April 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be good and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Toto, Donegall Pass
Last inspection: 4 July 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
Vivo Essentials, Crumlin Rd
Last inspection: 9 May 2023
Inspectors found food handling to be generally satisfactory and improvement necessary in terms of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building. They also found that major improvement was necessary when it came to the management of food safety.
This list was correct at the time of publication. For up-to-date information or to search for the hygiene ratings for premises near you, visit ratings.food.gov.uk.
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