General Merchants Antrim Road

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-05

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

General Merchants Antrim Road is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 634-636 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GP, in the Belfast City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Belfast City oversees 3,204 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Belfast City is 4.6 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
634-636 Antrim Road, Belfast
Postcode
BT15 5GP
Local Authority
Belfast City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1678831

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of General Merchants Antrim Road?

General Merchants Antrim Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Belfast City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was General Merchants Antrim Road last inspected?

General Merchants Antrim Road was last inspected on 2026-02-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is General Merchants Antrim Road located?

General Merchants Antrim Road is located at 634-636 Antrim Road, Belfast , BT15 5GP, in the Belfast City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT15 postcode area.