Volcano Shawarma Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Volcano Shawarma Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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
This rating dates from 20 November 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: 123 Falls Road, BT12 6AA
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Volcano Shawarma Ltd 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% | ← Volcano Shawarma Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Volcano Shawarma Ltd 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 Volcano Shawarma Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Pizza/Delight Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Ancient Order Of Hibernians Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Amelia's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Arny’s Bagels Manufacturers/packers | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ash&Cole Other catering premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| All Saints College School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Antonios Made in Naples Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Adixion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Volcano Shawarma Ltd
What is Volcano Shawarma Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Volcano Shawarma Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Belfast City Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Volcano Shawarma Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Volcano Shawarma Ltd last inspected?
Volcano Shawarma Ltd was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 Volcano Shawarma Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Volcano Shawarma Ltd 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 Volcano Shawarma Ltd holds a 3. 230 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Volcano Shawarma Ltd 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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