Food hygiene ratings given to two Belfast restaurants

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter

Published 15th Jan 2024, 09:43 GMT

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Belfast’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Belfast’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

placeholder image — A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

Bigtaste food, at 117 Ormeau Road, Belfast was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on December 9.

And Cuban Sandwich Factory, at 93-95 Botanic Avenue, Belfast was also given a score of four on December 8.

It means that of Belfast's 924 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 690 (75%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.