Masala hut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Masala hut 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: 36 Main Street, Carnalbanagh West, Moira, BT67 0LE
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Masala hut among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Masala hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 Masala hut 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 Masala hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Moira Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Fruit & Vegetable Stall in Car Park Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2019 |
| Grahams fish and chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Little Rays Day Nurseries Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Logic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Poole's Supervalu Moira Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Waka Express Moira Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 July 2025 |
| Funky eats chip shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Masala hut
What is Masala hut's food hygiene rating?
Masala hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Masala hut 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 Masala hut last inspected?
Masala hut was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Masala hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Masala hut compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Masala hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Masala hut 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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