The Alexander
21 Skipper Street
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 27 August 2026 by Belfast City.
Rating over time
We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Alexander, from September 2020 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2020 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 4 / 5 | Good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Alexander in 21 Skipper Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
21 Skipper Street,Belfast,
BT1 2DZ
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Alexander. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Alexander?
Food hygiene at The Alexander is inspected by Belfast City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/buildingcontrol-environment/foodsafety/consumers-foodhygienescheme.aspx or [email protected].
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