Davy's Corner Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Davy's Corner Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: 33 Springfield Avenue, BT12 7BA
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Davy's Corner Shop sits behind roughly 2,619 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ← Davy's Corner Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Davy's Corner Shop 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 Davy's Corner Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Pizza/Delight Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Amelia's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Arny’s Bagels Manufacturers/packers | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ash&Cole Other catering premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| All Saints College School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Antonios Made in Naples Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Ancient Order Of Hibernians Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Allegro Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
Questions about Davy's Corner Shop
What is Davy's Corner Shop's food hygiene rating?
Davy's Corner Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Belfast City Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Davy's Corner Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Davy's Corner Shop last inspected?
Davy's Corner Shop was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Davy's Corner Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Davy's Corner Shop 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 Davy's Corner Shop holds a 3. 230 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Davy's Corner Shop 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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