Holy Family NS food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Belfast City
Holy Family NS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 7 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: Holy Family Nursery School, 27 Baltic Avenue, BT15 2HR
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Holy Family NS 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% | ← Holy Family NS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Holy Family NS 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 Holy Family NS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| 174 Trust Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Alexandra Social and Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ambassador Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Angels Daycare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ardoyne GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
Questions about Holy Family NS
What is Holy Family NS's food hygiene rating?
Holy Family NS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Holy Family NS 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holy Family NS last inspected?
Holy Family NS was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Holy Family NS?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holy Family NS 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 Holy Family NS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Holy Family NS 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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