Food hygiene ratings handed to two Belfast takeaways

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 16th Nov 2023, 09:50 BST
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.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.
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 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.

The Bethany, at 246 Newtownards Road, Belfast was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on October 11.

And Ali's, at 180 Kingsway, Belfast was given a score of one on October 11.

It means that of Belfast's 370 takeaways with ratings, 177 (48%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.