Royal Kebab Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Royal Kebab Express holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 14 February 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 364a Newtownards Road, BT4 1HG
How it compares in Belfast City
A 1 is rare: only 24 of 2,919 rated places in Belfast City score this low, about one in 122. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ← Royal Kebab Express | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Royal Kebab Express the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Kebab Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertbridge Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Arches Centre Canteen & Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Aunt Sandras Candy Factory Manufacturers/packers | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Assemble Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Arches Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| BA Events Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ballymac Friendship Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
Questions about Royal Kebab Express
What is Royal Kebab Express's food hygiene rating?
Royal Kebab Express has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Belfast City Council on 14 February 2026.
Is Royal Kebab Express safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Royal Kebab Express last inspected?
Royal Kebab Express was last inspected on 14 February 2026, 5 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 Royal Kebab Express?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Kebab Express 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 Royal Kebab Express holds a 1. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Royal Kebab Express 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Belfast City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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