John Dory's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
John Dory's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 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: 1 Ballygowan Road, BT5 7LH
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts John Dory's 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% | ← John Dory's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 John Dory's 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 John Dory's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| A McCord Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bengal Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Al Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Assemble Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about John Dory's
What is John Dory's's food hygiene rating?
John Dory's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 28 March 2025.
Is John Dory's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was John Dory's last inspected?
John Dory's was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 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 John Dory's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 John Dory's 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 John Dory's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects John Dory's 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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