Midnight Cakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Belfast City
Midnight Cakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Ravenhill Avenue, BT6 8LG
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Midnight Cakes 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% | ← Midnight Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Midnight Cakes 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 Midnight Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Backyard Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| An Droicheád Day Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| A McCord Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Arlington Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alif Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Midnight Cakes
What is Midnight Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Midnight Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 24 January 2019.
Is Midnight Cakes 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Midnight Cakes last inspected?
Midnight Cakes was last inspected on 24 January 2019, more than 7 years 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 Midnight Cakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midnight Cakes 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 Midnight Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Midnight Cakes 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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