New Blue Sky food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
New Blue Sky 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 April 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: 258 Suffolk Road, BT11 9PB
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts New Blue Sky 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% | ← New Blue Sky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Blue Sky 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 New Blue Sky, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Bakery Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cafe Glen/caife an ghleanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aisling Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Based Food Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ardglass Seafish Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Daisy Daycare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Colinvale Court Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Browns Award Winning Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about New Blue Sky
What is New Blue Sky's food hygiene rating?
New Blue Sky has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 29 April 2024.
Is New Blue Sky 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 New Blue Sky last inspected?
New Blue Sky was last inspected on 29 April 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 New Blue Sky?
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 New Blue Sky 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 New Blue Sky is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects New Blue Sky 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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