Aspire Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Aspire Lounge 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 5 August 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: Belfast City Airport, Sydenham by-Pass, BT3 9JH
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Aspire Lounge 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% | ← Aspire Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Aspire Lounge 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 Aspire Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Bar & Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Ashfield Girls High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Ashfield Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Belmont Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ashfield Boys SC School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| BA Events Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Aspire Lounge
What is Aspire Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Aspire Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Aspire Lounge 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 Aspire Lounge last inspected?
Aspire Lounge was last inspected on 5 August 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 Aspire Lounge?
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 Aspire Lounge 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 Aspire Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Aspire Lounge 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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