Bells Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Bells Newsagents 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 13 March 2020, more than 6 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: 15 Kings Square, BT5 7EA
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Bells Newsagents 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% | ← Bells Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bells Newsagents 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 Bells Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryvalley Filling Station (Spar) Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Cherryvalley Care Home Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Choice Housing Association Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| Astoria Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Catch 202 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bloomfield Collegiate School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Blue Chicago Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Bells Newsagents
What is Bells Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Bells Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 13 March 2020.
Is Bells Newsagents 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 Bells Newsagents last inspected?
Bells Newsagents was last inspected on 13 March 2020, more than 6 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 Bells Newsagents?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bells Newsagents 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 Bells Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Bells Newsagents 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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