Choices food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Belfast City
Choices holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2022, more than 3 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: 61 Jamaica Street, BT14 7QF
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Choices 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% | ← Choices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Choices 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 Choices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Nellies Coffee Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Ardoyne Comunity Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ardoyne GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Belfast Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Abingdon Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Ability Cafe at The Foundry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| 174 Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Choices
What is Choices's food hygiene rating?
Choices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 22 July 2022.
Is Choices 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Choices last inspected?
Choices was last inspected on 22 July 2022, more than 3 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 Choices?
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 Choices 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 Choices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Choices 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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