Food hygiene ratings handed to two Belfast restaurants

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter

Published 5th Oct 2023, 09:47 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.

HJEM, at 25-51 York Street, Belfast was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on August 30.

And Sous Vide Smokers LTD, at Unit 2 Library Court, Eastleigh Drive, Belfast was also given a score of four on August 30.

It means that of Belfast's 924 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 706 (76%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.