The Marcus Ward

1 Bankmore Square

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 1 March 2024 by Belfast City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Marcus Ward, from November 2016 to March 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2016 to 3 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Marcus Ward.

Food hygiene rating history for The Marcus Ward
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 November 2016	5 / 5	Very good
1 March 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Marcus Ward in 1 Bankmore Square has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

1 Bankmore Square,
Belfast,
BT7 1DH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Marcus Ward. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Marcus Ward?

Food hygiene at The Marcus Ward 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].

Questions about The Marcus Ward

What is The Marcus Ward’s food hygiene rating?

The Marcus Ward has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 March 2024.

When was The Marcus Ward last inspected?

The Marcus Ward was last inspected by Belfast City on 1 March 2024.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.