Ability Cafe at The Foundry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Ability Cafe at The Foundry 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 27 May 2025, 13 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: Spectrum Centre, 331-333 Shankill Road, BT13 3AA
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Ability Cafe at The Foundry among the 2,118 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 | 2,118 | 73% | ← Ability Cafe at The Foundry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 501 | 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 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 Ability Cafe at The Foundry 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 Ability Cafe at The Foundry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Adixion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Allegro Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Amelia's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Arny’s Bagels Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ash&Cole Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Alessie Centre Early Years Day Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Ancient Order Of Hibernians Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
Questions about Ability Cafe at The Foundry
What is Ability Cafe at The Foundry's food hygiene rating?
Ability Cafe at The Foundry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 27 May 2025.
Is Ability Cafe at The Foundry 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 Ability Cafe at The Foundry last inspected?
Ability Cafe at The Foundry was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 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 Ability Cafe at The Foundry?
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 Ability Cafe at The Foundry 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 Ability Cafe at The Foundry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Ability Cafe at The Foundry 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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