Knocknagoney PS food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Belfast City
Knocknagoney PS 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Knocknagoney Primary School, Knocknagoney Road, BT4 2NR
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Knocknagoney PS 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% | ← Knocknagoney PS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Knocknagoney PS 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 Knocknagoney PS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| BP Holywood Road (Spar) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Artisan Bar & Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Aspire Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ashfield Girls High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Ashfield Boys SC School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Ashfield Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
Questions about Knocknagoney PS
What is Knocknagoney PS's food hygiene rating?
Knocknagoney PS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Knocknagoney PS 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 Knocknagoney PS last inspected?
Knocknagoney PS was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Knocknagoney PS?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knocknagoney PS 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 Knocknagoney PS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Knocknagoney PS 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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