Makkah Market food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Belfast City
Makkah Market holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the food producer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Makkah Market was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 3 Tollgate House, 41-43 Bradbury Place, BT7 1PH
How it compares in Belfast City
A 1 is rare: only 24 of 2,919 rated places in Belfast City score this low, about one in 122. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 501 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ← Makkah Market | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Makkah Market the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Makkah Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibi Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2018 |
| Bao Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Acute Mental Health Unit Caring Premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Archana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Alif Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| A Nice Sip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| BABS Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Makkah Market
What is Makkah Market's food hygiene rating?
Makkah Market has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Belfast City Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Makkah Market safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Makkah Market last inspected?
Makkah Market was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Makkah Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Makkah Market 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 Makkah Market holds a 1. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Makkah Market 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Belfast City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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