Orchardville House EPH food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Belfast City
Orchardville House EPH holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: Orchardville House, 12 Orchardville Avenue, BT10 0JH
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Orchardville House EPH 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% | ← Orchardville House EPH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Orchardville House EPH 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 Orchardville House EPH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 28 Trench Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Benmore Playgroup, Finaghy Primary School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Andersonstown Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Balmoral View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Andersonstown Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| B's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
Questions about Orchardville House EPH
What is Orchardville House EPH's food hygiene rating?
Orchardville House EPH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Orchardville House EPH 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchardville House EPH last inspected?
Orchardville House EPH was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 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 Orchardville House EPH?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orchardville House EPH 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 Orchardville House EPH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Orchardville House EPH 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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