The Old School House Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
The Old School House Cafe 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: Somerton House, 74 Somerton Road, BT15 3LH
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts The Old School House Cafe 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% | ← The Old School House Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old School House Cafe 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 The Old School House Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Daycare Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ambassador Nursing Home Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Banto Pinoy Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Social and Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Antrim Road Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| 174 Trust Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about The Old School House Cafe
What is The Old School House Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old School House Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 5 August 2025.
Is The Old School House Cafe 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 The Old School House Cafe last inspected?
The Old School House Cafe was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 The Old School House Cafe?
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 The Old School House Cafe 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 The Old School House Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects The Old School House Cafe 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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