The Matchbox@BT13 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
The Matchbox@BT13 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: 24 Matchett Street, BT13 1QD
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts The Matchbox@BT13 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% | ← The Matchbox@BT13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Matchbox@BT13 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 Matchbox@BT13, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cafe at The Foundry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Al's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Alessie Centre Early Years Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Adixion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Ardoyne GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
| Ardoyne Comunity Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ancient Order Of Hibernians Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Amelia's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Matchbox@BT13
What is The Matchbox@BT13's food hygiene rating?
The Matchbox@BT13 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 24 October 2024.
Is The Matchbox@BT13 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Matchbox@BT13 last inspected?
The Matchbox@BT13 was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Matchbox@BT13?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Matchbox@BT13 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 The Matchbox@BT13 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects The Matchbox@BT13 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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