NI Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
NI Centre 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 14 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: Eastbank House 3 Eastbank Road, Belfast, BT8 8BD
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts NI Centre 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% | ← NI Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 NI Centre 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 NI Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toasted Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Paddington little treasures Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Wok This Way Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Centra Carryduff Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| John Dory's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Mulgrew's Food Hall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Winemark Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Hollygate Lodge Private Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about NI Centre
What is NI Centre's food hygiene rating?
NI Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 14 January 2026.
Is NI Centre 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 NI Centre last inspected?
NI Centre was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 NI Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does NI Centre 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 NI Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects NI Centre 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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