NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Belfast City
NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 3 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: The Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont Estate, BT4 3TA
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) 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% | ← NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) 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 NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark at NI Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Catch 202 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Blue Chicago Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Choice Housing Association Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| Cafe Nosh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Cordner's Spar Comber Road Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bells Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
Questions about NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion)
What is NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion)'s food hygiene rating?
NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 14 April 2026.
Is NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) last inspected?
NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 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 NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion)?
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 NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) 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 NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects NI Civil Service Social Sports Club( Pavilion) 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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