Ashfield Girls High School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-21

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Ashfield Girls High School is a school/college/university located at Ashfield Girls' High School, 397 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 2LY, in the Belfast City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 November 2025, 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
School/college/university
Address
Ashfield Girls' High School, 397 Holywood Road, Belfast
Postcode
BT4 2LY
Local Authority
Belfast City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
57557

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Ashfield Girls High School?

Ashfield Girls High School 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 school/college/university?

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 Ashfield Girls High School last inspected?

Ashfield Girls High School was last inspected on 2025-11-21. 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 Ashfield Girls High School located?

Ashfield Girls High School is located at Ashfield Girls' High School, 397 Holywood Road, Belfast , BT4 2LY, in the Belfast City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT4 postcode area.