PJ's Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
PJ's Discount Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: PJ's Discount Store was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Oceanic Avenue, BT15 2HS
How it compares in Belfast City
A 2 is rare: only 46 of 2,919 rated places in Belfast City score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ← PJ's Discount Store | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 PJ's Discount Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to PJ's Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Social and Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| 174 Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ambassador Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Angels Daycare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aunt Nellies Coffee Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about PJ's Discount Store
What is PJ's Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
PJ's Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Belfast City Council on 1 June 2026.
Is PJ's Discount Store safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was PJ's Discount Store last inspected?
PJ's Discount Store was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 PJ's Discount Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does PJ's Discount Store compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, while PJ's Discount Store holds a 2. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects PJ's Discount Store 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Belfast City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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