Choc Box Today food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Choc Box Today holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 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: 146 Cavehill Road, BT15 5BU
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Choc Box Today sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ← Choc Box Today | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Choc Box Today 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 Choc Box Today, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Belfast Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Angels Daycare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Belfast Model School for Girls School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Belfast Coffee Truck@Waterworks Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Ballysillan Primary & Nursery Schools School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ballysillan Tiny Steps Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Ben Madigan Prep School & Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Choc Box Today
What is Choc Box Today's food hygiene rating?
Choc Box Today has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Choc Box Today safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Choc Box Today last inspected?
Choc Box Today was last inspected on 30 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 Choc Box Today?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Choc Box Today 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 Choc Box Today holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Choc Box Today 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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