Food hygiene ratings handed to two Belfast restaurants

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter

Published 30th Aug 2023, 10:44 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.

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant LLP, at 257 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on July 25.

And Stix and Stones NI Ltd., at Unit 10, 46 Upper Queen Street, Belfast was also given a score of four on July 25.

It means that of Belfast's 925 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 712 (77%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.