3,179 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Belfast City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Belfast City currently has 3,179 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,910 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 25 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asianmix | BT12 6HR | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Bambino | BT12 7JD | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| China Style | BT11 9PG | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dilly and Dollys Ann Street | BT1 4EF | 1 | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Firestone Restaurant | BT2 7DB | 1 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Firview Restaurant | BT9 6GX | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Fojo | BT5 5FB | 1 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Food Station | BT14 6QX | 1 | Sep 02, 2025 |
| GOLDEN BELL | BT17 0AH | 1 | Jun 03, 2025 |
| KYOTO TASTE | BT7 2GB | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Mama Miracle | BT6 8PR | 1 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Mamabobo | BT13 3BL | 1 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Mayorr Foods | BT15 2HU | 1 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| McDonalds Shop | BT36 7DQ | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Molly's Yard | BT7 1LW | 1 | Jul 08, 2025 |
There are currently 2,105 food businesses in Belfast City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Belfast City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.