Zen Crafts food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Belfast City
Zen Crafts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 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: 42 Clara Street, BT5 5GB
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Zen Crafts 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% | ← Zen Crafts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Zen Crafts 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 Zen Crafts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Assemble Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Albertbridge Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| A McCord Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Backyard Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Asia Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aunt Sandras Candy Factory Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Zen Crafts
What is Zen Crafts's food hygiene rating?
Zen Crafts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Zen Crafts 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zen Crafts last inspected?
Zen Crafts was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Zen Crafts?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zen Crafts 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 Zen Crafts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Zen Crafts 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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