Ruby Emerald food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Ruby Emerald holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ruby Emerald was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 105 Falls Road, BT12 4PE
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Ruby Emerald 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% | ← Ruby Emerald | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ruby Emerald 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 Ruby Emerald, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Order Of Hibernians Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Amelia's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Arny’s Bagels Manufacturers/packers | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ash&Cole Other catering premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Apache Pizza/Delight Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| All Saints College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Antonios Made in Naples Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Adixion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Ruby Emerald
What is Ruby Emerald's food hygiene rating?
Ruby Emerald has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Ruby Emerald 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruby Emerald last inspected?
Ruby Emerald was last inspected on 12 June 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 Ruby Emerald?
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 Ruby Emerald 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 Ruby Emerald is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Ruby Emerald 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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