Good news as food hygiene ratings given to 10 Belfast establishments

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.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 10 of Belfast’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to seven restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Lyric Theatre at 55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast; rated on September 7

• Rated 5: Storehouse Centre at 39 North Street, Belfast; rated on September 7

• Rated 5: Balmoral Hotel at The Balmoral Hotel, Blacks Road, Belfast; rated on September 6

• Rated 5: Ora at 12 Great Victoria Street, Belfast; rated on September 6

• Rated 5: Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC at 9 Arthur Square, Belfast; rated on September 5

• Rated 5: Cloisters Coffee Doc at Mater Hospital, Crumlin Road, Belfast; rated on September 4

• Rated 5: Pizza Express at Unit 1, 376 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast; rated on August 31

Takeaways

And three ratings have been handed to takeaways:

• Rated 5: Ruchi at 174 Ormeau Road, Belfast; rated on September 6

• Rated 5: Little Italy at 13 Amelia Street, Belfast; rated on September 5

• Rated 5: MILANO'S at 222 Stewartstown Road, Belfast; rated on September 5