Hey Darlin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Hey Darlin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 771-775 Antrim Road, BT15 4EP
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Hey Darlin 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% | ← Hey Darlin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hey Darlin 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 Hey Darlin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Madigan Prep School & Day Nursery School/college/university | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| BREW by the Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Belfast City Mission Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Ben Madigan Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Banto Pinoy Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Blessed Trinity College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Hey Darlin
What is Hey Darlin's food hygiene rating?
Hey Darlin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Hey Darlin 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hey Darlin last inspected?
Hey Darlin was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Hey Darlin?
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 Hey Darlin 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 Hey Darlin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Hey Darlin 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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