GeraEats / Food hygiene ratings / Belfast City / BT1
Food Hygiene Ratings in BT1
Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BT1 postcode area of Belfast City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.67/5, with 74.6% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 401 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
BT1 (Belfast City) has 276 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 370 rated premises (74.6%). 2 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
Rating distribution in BT1
Plus 7 awaiting inspection and 24 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Food hygiene in BT1: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in BT1?
- The average food hygiene rating in the BT1 postcode area of Belfast City is 4.67 out of 5, across 370 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How many restaurants in BT1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 276 food businesses in the BT1 postcode area of Belfast City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.6% of the 370 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in BT1 have a low hygiene rating?
- 2 food businesses in the BT1 postcode area of Belfast City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this BT1 food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BT1 postcode area of Belfast City (401 establishments on record, 370 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in BT1
- EataoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Castlecourt, 12-56 Royal Avenue, Belfast · BT1 1DD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Garrick BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 29 Chichester Street, Belfast · BT1 4JB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Millars Grill & SeafoodRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Lanyon Quay, Belfast · BT1 3LG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 91-93 Royal Avenue, Belfast · BT1 1FE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- BakariManufacturers/packers · 25 Donegall Street, Belfast · BT1 2FF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Ground Expresso BarsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Next Plc Unit 2, 40-46 Donegall Place, Belfast · BT1 5BB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Flout!Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 68 Donegall Street, Belfast · BT1 2GT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- Storehouse CentreRetailers - other · 39 North Street, Belfast · BT1 1NA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- Bar and BlockRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2-6 Waring Street, Belfast · BT1 2DX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
- DeanesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 38-40 Howard Street, Belfast · BT1 6PF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
- Baxter Storey ClockwiseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · River House, 48 High Street, Belfast · BT1 2BE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- C Mallon ButchersManufacturers/packers · 82 Castle Street, Belfast · BT1 1HE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Places needing improvement in BT1
- AnakaRetailers - other · 101 Donegall Street, Belfast · BT1 2FJ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2025
- Candy WorldRetailers - other · 41-51 Royal Avenue, Belfast · BT1 1FD2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2025
Own a food business in BT1?
These listings are claimable. Claim your business to manage its GeraEats profile, accept online orders and reach more local customers.
Claim your listing on GeraEatsAcross the Gera ecosystem
- GeraEats restaurants — order from kitchens near BT1.
- GeraHome — book vetted local service providers.
- GeraCompliance — food safety and regulatory checks for businesses.
Methodology
Figures are computed from 401 real Food Standards Agency records for the BT1 postcode area, of which 370 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.