Harbour Commissioners food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Harbour Commissioners holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Harbour Office, 2 Corporation Square, BT1 3AL
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Harbour Commissioners 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% | ← Harbour Commissioners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Harbour Commissioners 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 Harbour Commissioners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Hotel by Marriott Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Badmaash Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| 39 Gordon Street and Lux Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2014 |
| Academy Restaurant School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| 2 Taps Winebar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Alexander Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Bakari Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Harbour Commissioners
What is Harbour Commissioners's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Commissioners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Harbour Commissioners 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harbour Commissioners last inspected?
Harbour Commissioners was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Harbour Commissioners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harbour Commissioners 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 Harbour Commissioners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Harbour Commissioners 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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