O'Kanes Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
O'Kanes Off Licence 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
The rating dates from 21 March 2017, 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: 131 New Lodge Road, BT15 2BX
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so O'Kanes Off Licence 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% | ← O'Kanes Off Licence | |
| 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 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 O'Kanes Off Licence 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 O'Kanes Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| 174 Trust Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Social and Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Academy Restaurant School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Badmaash Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| 39 Gordon Street and Lux Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2014 |
Questions about O'Kanes Off Licence
What is O'Kanes Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
O'Kanes Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 21 March 2017.
Is O'Kanes Off Licence 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 O'Kanes Off Licence last inspected?
O'Kanes Off Licence was last inspected on 21 March 2017, 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 O'Kanes Off Licence?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does O'Kanes Off Licence 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 O'Kanes Off Licence holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects O'Kanes Off Licence 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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