East Belfast Sure Start food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Belfast City
East Belfast Sure Start holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 November 2016, more than 9 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: Unit 1 Ballyoran Centre, 30 Rosneath Gardens, BT16 1UN
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so East Belfast Sure Start sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ← East Belfast Sure Start | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 East Belfast Sure Start 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 East Belfast Sure Start, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asian season Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| My Grocery limited Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| SPAR Ballybeen Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Beeps - Brookies Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Enler Complex Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Village Kitchen Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
Questions about East Belfast Sure Start
What is East Belfast Sure Start's food hygiene rating?
East Belfast Sure Start has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 16 November 2016.
Is East Belfast Sure Start safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Belfast Sure Start last inspected?
East Belfast Sure Start was last inspected on 16 November 2016, more than 9 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 East Belfast Sure Start?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Belfast Sure Start compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, while East Belfast Sure Start holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects East Belfast Sure Start 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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