St Matthew's Social club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Belfast City
St Matthew's Social club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 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: St Matthews Sports & Social Cl, Mountforde Road, BT5 4GJ
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts St Matthew's Social club 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% | ← St Matthew's Social club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Matthew's Social club 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 St Matthew's Social club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymac Friendship Trust Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Backyard Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aramark At Heritage Cafe Proni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Albertbridge Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asia Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| American Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2019 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about St Matthew's Social club
What is St Matthew's Social club's food hygiene rating?
St Matthew's Social club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 21 February 2025.
Is St Matthew's Social club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Matthew's Social club last inspected?
St Matthew's Social club was last inspected on 21 February 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 St Matthew's Social club?
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 St Matthew's Social club 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 St Matthew's Social club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects St Matthew's Social club 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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