Unsafe Eateries: Belfast's Fish and Chip Shops on Thin Hygiene Ice

Fish on Good Friday Tradition

Good Friday is one of the biggest days of the year for fish and chip shops in Belfast, with queues out the door as folks stick to the tradition of ditching meat for a chippy tea. But before you place that order, you might want to check the food hygiene rating of your local spot. The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday comes from Christian beliefs, particularly within the Catholic Church, rooted in abstaining from meat on Fridays. Here is an overview of the hygiene ratings for five fish and chip shops in Belfast rated 2 or below, indicating urgent need for cleanliness improvements:

405 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GP: Hungry Hound
Hungry Hound 2 was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 2 by Belfast City Council on 27th February 2025.

337 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, BT5 5DS: The Bridge
The Bridge was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 2 by Belfast City Council on 22nd April 2024.

60 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JR: The Chip Co.
The Chip Co. received a Food Hygiene Rating of 2 from Belfast City Council on 28th February 2025.

687 Oldpark Road, Belfast, BT14 6QY: Cod Almighty
Cod Almighty's Food Hygiene Rating is a concerning 1, indicating a need for major improvements. The rating was issued by Belfast City Council on 18th February 2025.