Belfast takeaway handed new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 22nd Jun 2023, 10:50 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Belfast takeaway has been handed a new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Belfast takeaway has been handed a new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Emerald City, a takeaway at 128-130 Cavehill Road, Belfast was given the minimum score after assessment on May 17, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Belfast's 392 takeaways with ratings, 193 (49%) have ratings of five and just three have zero ratings.