The New Washington food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
The New Washington holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 83-85 Upper Lisburn Road, BT10 0GY
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Washington 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% | ← The New Washington | |
| 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 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 The New Washington 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 The New Washington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benmore Playgroup, Finaghy Primary School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Ashia Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 28 Trench Park Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Angamaly Caterings Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Andersonstown Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| B's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Andersonstown Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
Questions about The New Washington
What is The New Washington's food hygiene rating?
The New Washington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 3 September 2025.
Is The New Washington 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Washington last inspected?
The New Washington was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 The New Washington?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Washington 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 The New Washington holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects The New Washington 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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