Black Mountain Tiny Steps food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Belfast City
Black Mountain Tiny Steps holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 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: Blackmountain Primary and Nursery School, Black Mountain Place, BT13 3TT
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Black Mountain Tiny Steps 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% | ← Black Mountain Tiny Steps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 Black Mountain Tiny Steps 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 Black Mountain Tiny Steps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alti Garron Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2019 |
| Beacon Support Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Allegro Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Anam - Caifé na Carraige Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Ardmonagh Family Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| All Saints College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Barnes Hot Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Apache Pizza/Delight Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Black Mountain Tiny Steps
What is Black Mountain Tiny Steps's food hygiene rating?
Black Mountain Tiny Steps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Black Mountain Tiny Steps 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Mountain Tiny Steps last inspected?
Black Mountain Tiny Steps was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Black Mountain Tiny Steps?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Mountain Tiny Steps 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 Black Mountain Tiny Steps is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Black Mountain Tiny Steps 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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