Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate, BT4 3SY
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, 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% | ← Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 252 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 Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, 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 Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings,, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Housing Association Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Cafe Nosh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Catch 202 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Belmont Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| CIYMS/Belmont Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2017 |
| Cordner's Spar Comber Road Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings,
What is Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings,'s food hygiene rating?
Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, 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 Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, last inspected?
Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings,?
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 Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,920 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/buildingcontrol-environment/foodsafety/consumers-foodhygienescheme.aspx
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