Bee Haven food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Bee Haven holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bee Haven was inspected on 26 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
90% of rated food businesses in Belfast City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Belfast City ratings →
Address: 111 Gilnahirk Road, BT5 7QL
How this rating has changed
Bee Haven was re-inspected on 26 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
| 26 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Bee Haven among the 2,119 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 | 2,119 | 73% | ← Bee Haven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 499 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 233 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 259 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 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 Bee Haven 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 Bee Haven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Kindergarten Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Cherryvalley Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bells Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Cherryvalley Filling Station (Spar) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Catch 202 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Blue Chicago Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Choice Housing Association Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| Braniel Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Bee Haven
What is Bee Haven's food hygiene rating?
Bee Haven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 26 July 2026.
Is Bee Haven 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bee Haven last inspected?
Bee Haven was last inspected on 26 July 2026, a month 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 Bee Haven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bee Haven compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,918 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Bee Haven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Bee Haven 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/buildingcontrol-environment/foodsafety/consumers-foodhygienescheme.aspx
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