Alexander food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Alexander holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2023, more than 2 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: 21 Skipper Street, BT1 2DZ
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Alexander among the 2,118 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 | 2,118 | 73% | ← Alexander | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 501 | 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 Alexander 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 Alexander, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Taps Winebar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bakari Manufacturers/packers | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Agra Indian Cuisine & BFC Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| 39 Gordon Street and Lux Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2014 |
| Badmaash Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Am:pm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Alexander
What is Alexander's food hygiene rating?
Alexander has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Alexander 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alexander last inspected?
Alexander was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 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 Alexander?
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 Alexander 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 Alexander is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Alexander 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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