Percys Picnic Pitstop food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Belfast City
Percys Picnic Pitstop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stormont House, Upper Newtownards Road, BT4 3SH
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Percys Picnic Pitstop 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% | ← Percys Picnic Pitstop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Percys Picnic Pitstop 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 Percys Picnic Pitstop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Choice Housing Association Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Catch 202 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Blue Chicago Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bells Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
Questions about Percys Picnic Pitstop
What is Percys Picnic Pitstop's food hygiene rating?
Percys Picnic Pitstop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Percys Picnic Pitstop 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Percys Picnic Pitstop last inspected?
Percys Picnic Pitstop was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Percys Picnic Pitstop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Percys Picnic Pitstop 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 Percys Picnic Pitstop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Percys Picnic Pitstop 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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