House of Zen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
House of Zen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 3 St Annes Square, 13 Edward Street, BT1 2LR
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so House of Zen sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ← House of Zen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 House of Zen 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 House of Zen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Restaurant School/college/university | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Badmaash Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| 39 Gordon Street and Lux Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2014 |
| 2 Taps Winebar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bakari Manufacturers/packers | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Alexander Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Agra Indian Cuisine & BFC Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about House of Zen
What is House of Zen's food hygiene rating?
House of Zen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 24 March 2026.
Is House of Zen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was House of Zen last inspected?
House of Zen was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 House of Zen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 House of Zen 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 House of Zen holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects House of Zen 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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