Heart of the North food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Heart of the North 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
This rating dates from 13 August 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 25a Cavehill Road, BT15 5BG
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Heart of the North 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% | ← Heart of the North | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heart of the North 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 Heart of the North, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Social and Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| 174 Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ambassador Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Angels Daycare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aunt Nellies Coffee Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Beanie's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Heart of the North
What is Heart of the North's food hygiene rating?
Heart of the North has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Heart of the North 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 Heart of the North last inspected?
Heart of the North was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 23 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 Heart of the North?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Heart of the North 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 Heart of the North is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Heart of the North 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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