Food hygiene ratings given to two Belfast takeaways

By Joanna Morris, Data Reporter

Published 14th Jan 2022, 07:58 GMT

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

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Belfast’s takeaways, 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.

Istanbul Kebab, at 269 Woodstock Road, Belfast was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on December 9.

And Ruby House, at 212-214 Springfield Road, Belfast was also given a score of three on December 9.

It means that of Belfast's 394 takeaways with ratings, 202 (51%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.