Social food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Social 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: One Elmwood, 77-79 University Road, BT7 1NF
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Social 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% | ← Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Social 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 Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Nice Sip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bao Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Acute Mental Health Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Alibi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2018 |
| Baps @ Happy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Abbotts Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Archana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Social
What is Social's food hygiene rating?
Social has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Social 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 Social last inspected?
Social was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Social?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Social 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 Social is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Social 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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