Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Belfast City
Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 July 2016, more than 9 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: 46a Glenbank Place, BT14 8AN
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society 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% | ← Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society 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 Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Abingdon Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Ballysillan Primary & Nursery Schools School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ballysillan Tiny Steps Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aunt Nellies Coffee Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Belfast Model School for Girls School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ardoyne Comunity Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ardoyne GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
Questions about Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society
What is Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society's food hygiene rating?
Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 18 July 2016.
Is Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society last inspected?
Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society was last inspected on 18 July 2016, more than 9 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 Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society 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 Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Ligoniel Homing Pigeon Society 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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