Centra food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Centra holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 23 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 160 Cliftonville Road, BT14 6LA
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Centra sits behind roughly 2,619 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ← Centra | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Centra 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 Centra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| 174 Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ardoyne GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
| Ardoyne Comunity Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aunt Nellies Coffee Bar & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Alexandra Social and Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Beanie's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Centra
What is Centra's food hygiene rating?
Centra has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Belfast City Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Centra safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Centra last inspected?
Centra was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Centra?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Centra 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 Centra holds a 3. 230 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Centra 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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