Food hygiene ratings handed to two Belfast restaurants

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter

Published 18th Oct 2023, 10:31 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.

Caffe North, at 163 Whitewell Road, Newtownabbey was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on September 12.

And The Underground Bistro, at 180-182a Lisburn Road, Belfast was also given a score of three on September 12.

It means that of Belfast's 927 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 709 (76%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.