Tara Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Belfast City
Tara Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Tara Lodge was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 36 Cromwell Road, BT7 1JW
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Tara Lodge 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% | ← Tara Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tara Lodge 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 Tara Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bao Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Alibi Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2018 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Archana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Alif Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Acute Mental Health Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Baker & Chef Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| An Droicheád Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Tara Lodge
What is Tara Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Tara Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Tara Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tara Lodge last inspected?
Tara Lodge was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Tara Lodge?
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 Tara Lodge 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 Tara Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Tara Lodge 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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Understanding this rating
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