Henry's and the Jailhouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Henry's and the Jailhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 Joys Entry, BT1 4DR
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Henry's and the Jailhouse 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% | ← Henry's and the Jailhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Henry's and the Jailhouse 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 Henry's and the Jailhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra Indian Cuisine & BFC Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Alexander Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Bakari Manufacturers/packers | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 2 Taps Winebar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Am:pm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Arthurs Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 39 Gordon Street and Lux Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2014 |
Questions about Henry's and the Jailhouse
What is Henry's and the Jailhouse's food hygiene rating?
Henry's and the Jailhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Henry's and the Jailhouse 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Henry's and the Jailhouse last inspected?
Henry's and the Jailhouse was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. 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 Henry's and the Jailhouse?
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 Henry's and the Jailhouse 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 Henry's and the Jailhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Henry's and the Jailhouse 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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