Loft food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Loft 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 19 December 2024, 18 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: 220 Stewartstown Road, BT17 0LB
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Loft 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% | ← Loft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Loft 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 Loft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Applejacks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Dairy Farm Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Declans Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Christ the Redeemer Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Danu Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Footprints Food Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Brooklands Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Loft
What is Loft's food hygiene rating?
Loft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Loft 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 Loft last inspected?
Loft was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 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 Loft?
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 Loft 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 Loft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Loft 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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Understanding this rating
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