Shanghai Xpress food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Shanghai Xpress holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Shanghai Xpress was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 119 Andersonstown Road, BT11 9BT
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Shanghai Xpress among the 2,117 places in Belfast City holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ← Shanghai Xpress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Shanghai Xpress none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shanghai Xpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andersonstown Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Andersonstown Meats Manufacturers/packers | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| B's Mini Market Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Beechhall Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ashia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Adventures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| All Saints College - Glen Road Campus School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Shanghai Xpress
What is Shanghai Xpress's food hygiene rating?
Shanghai Xpress has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Shanghai Xpress safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shanghai Xpress last inspected?
Shanghai Xpress was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shanghai Xpress?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shanghai Xpress compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Shanghai Xpress is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Shanghai Xpress and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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