The Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Shop was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 38 Bedford Street, BT2 7FF
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The 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% | ← The 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 The 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 The Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA Longevity Clinic Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| BABS Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Archana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Arthurs Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Andhra Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Am:pm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Baker & Chef Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Shop
What is The Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Belfast City Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The 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 The Shop last inspected?
The Shop was last inspected on 27 May 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 The 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 The 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 The Shop holds a 3. 230 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
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