Stena Superfast VIII food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Stena Superfast VIII 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: Victoria Terminal 4, West Bank Road, BT3 9JL
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Stena Superfast VIII 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% | ← Stena Superfast VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stena Superfast VIII 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 Stena Superfast VIII, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista Belfast VT2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Barista Coffee House - Stenaline Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ashers Baking Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Stena Superfast VIII
What is Stena Superfast VIII's food hygiene rating?
Stena Superfast VIII has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Stena Superfast VIII 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 Stena Superfast VIII last inspected?
Stena Superfast VIII was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Stena Superfast VIII?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stena Superfast VIII 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 Stena Superfast VIII is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Stena Superfast VIII 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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