Addis Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Addis Grocery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 276 Newtownards Road, BT4 1HE
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Addis Grocery sits behind roughly 2,619 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ← Addis Grocery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Addis Grocery 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 Addis Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertbridge Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Arches Centre Canteen & Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Aunt Sandras Candy Factory Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ballymac Friendship Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Assemble Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Arches Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| BA Events Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Addis Grocery
What is Addis Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Addis Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Belfast City Council on 19 March 2024.
Is Addis Grocery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Addis Grocery last inspected?
Addis Grocery was last inspected on 19 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Addis Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Addis Grocery compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, while Addis Grocery holds a 3. 230 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Addis Grocery 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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