Sliabh Dubh Bar
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Sliabh Dubh Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Sliabh Dubh, 179 Whiterock Road, Belfast, BT12 7FW, in the Belfast City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Sliabh Dubh, 179 Whiterock Road, Belfast
- Postcode
- BT12 7FW
- Local Authority
- Belfast City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 58081
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Sliabh Dubh Bar?
Sliabh Dubh Bar 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Sliabh Dubh Bar last inspected?
Sliabh Dubh Bar was last inspected on 2025-07-02. 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 Sliabh Dubh Bar located?
Sliabh Dubh Bar is located at Sliabh Dubh, 179 Whiterock Road, Belfast , BT12 7FW, in the Belfast City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT12 postcode area.