Manta Ray food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Manta Ray 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 17 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 11 Greenway, BT6 0DT
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Manta Ray 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% | ← Manta Ray | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Manta Ray 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 Manta Ray, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Aquinas Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| A McCord Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Ballynafeigh Methodist Community Meal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Al Gelato Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Arlington Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Manta Ray
What is Manta Ray's food hygiene rating?
Manta Ray has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 17 January 2023.
Is Manta Ray 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 Manta Ray last inspected?
Manta Ray was last inspected on 17 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Manta Ray?
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 Manta Ray 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 Manta Ray is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Manta Ray 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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