Alibi food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Belfast City
Alibi 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 9 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 23-31 Bradbury Place, BT7 1RR
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Alibi among the 2,118 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 | 2,118 | 73% | ← Alibi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 501 | 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 Very 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 Alibi 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 Alibi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bao Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Acute Mental Health Unit Caring Premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Archana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Alif Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| A Nice Sip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| BABS Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Baker & Chef Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Alibi
What is Alibi's food hygiene rating?
Alibi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 9 October 2018.
Is Alibi 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 Alibi last inspected?
Alibi was last inspected on 9 October 2018, more than 7 years 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 Alibi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Alibi 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 Alibi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Alibi 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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