Cock & Hen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Belfast City
Cock & Hen 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 23 June 2016, more than 10 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: 1-3 Lord Street, BT5 4QG
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Cock & Hen 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% | ← Cock & Hen | |
| 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 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 Cock & Hen 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 Cock & Hen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertbridge Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Backyard Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Assemble Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Ballymac Friendship Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Arches Centre Canteen & Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Aunt Sandras Candy Factory Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Asia Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Cock & Hen
What is Cock & Hen's food hygiene rating?
Cock & Hen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 23 June 2016.
Is Cock & Hen 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 Cock & Hen last inspected?
Cock & Hen was last inspected on 23 June 2016, more than 10 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 Cock & Hen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cock & Hen 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 Cock & Hen holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Cock & Hen 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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