The Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Belfast City
The Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 105 Alliance Avenue, BT14 7NT
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts The Bakery 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% | ← The Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Bakery 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 The Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Nellies Coffee Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Ardoyne Comunity Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ardoyne GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
| Belfast Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Abingdon Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Ballysillan Primary & Nursery Schools School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ballysillan Tiny Steps Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bakery
What is The Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 10 March 2025.
Is The Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bakery last inspected?
The Bakery was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 The Bakery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bakery 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 The Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects The Bakery 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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