Nutmeg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Nutmeg holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Nutmeg was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9a Lombard Street, BT1 1RB
How this rating has changed
Nutmeg was re-inspected on 4 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Nutmeg 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% | ← Nutmeg | |
| 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 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 Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra Indian Cuisine & BFC Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bakari Manufacturers/packers | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Alexander Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| 2 Taps Winebar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| 39 Gordon Street and Lux Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2014 |
| Am:pm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Badmaash Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Nutmeg
What is Nutmeg's food hygiene rating?
Nutmeg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Nutmeg 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nutmeg last inspected?
Nutmeg was last inspected on 4 June 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 Nutmeg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Nutmeg 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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