Food Hygiene Results in Aberdeen City

2,229 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 83.5% have a Pass result.

2,229
Businesses
1,522
Pass
300
Improvement Required
83.5%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass83.2%1,516
Improvement Required16.5%300
Pass & Eat Safe0.3%6

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen51523.1%
Retailers - other48321.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop23710.6%
Caring Premises2069.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub1868.3%
Other catering premises1315.9%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho1305.8%
Mobile caterer1215.4%

Food hygiene in Aberdeen City is assessed under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), which is used in Scotland instead of the 0-5 numerical rating used in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Under the FHIS, businesses receive one of two outcomes: 'Pass', meaning the business meets food hygiene standards, or 'Improvement Required', meaning the business needs to make changes to comply. Some businesses may also receive a 'Pass and Eat Safe' award, indicating consistently high standards.

Aberdeen City has 2,229 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,522 have received a Pass result, while 300 have been told improvement is required. Environmental health officers from the local council carry out inspections, assessing how food is handled, prepared, and stored, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed by the business.

Scottish food businesses are legally required to display their FHIS result. If you see an 'Improvement Required' notice, the business must take action before their next inspection. You can check the latest status of any food business on the Food Standards Scotland website.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
(CURATED) MOROCCAN MARKETAB25 1HZImprovement RequiredJul 28, 2023
235 FOODSImprovement RequiredJan 23, 2024
2BP PIZZAAB24 2UDImprovement RequiredJul 30, 2025
A WILSONAB24 5BUImprovement RequiredMay 17, 2018
ABERDEEN CYRENIANSAB10 1SDImprovement RequiredMay 22, 2012
ABERDEEN CYRENIANSAB11 5AZImprovement RequiredJul 23, 2025
ABERDEEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL FORMER PUPILS CLUBAB15 4YQImprovement RequiredJan 22, 2016
ABERDEEN HOUSE HOTELAB11 6NFImprovement RequiredOct 10, 2019
ABERDEEN INDOOR BOWLING CLUBAB15 6EEImprovement RequiredApr 04, 2024
ABERLEA PROJECTAB10 6XJImprovement RequiredMay 25, 2017
ABISCE FOODS LIMITEDAB24 5AXImprovement RequiredJan 27, 2023
AFRICENTRE FOODSAB25 1BSImprovement RequiredJan 15, 2015
AGD DUFF AND PARTNERSImprovement RequiredMay 22, 2024
AJWA SUPERMARKETAB25 1EQImprovement RequiredMar 13, 2025
AL FRESCOAB11 5EAImprovement RequiredOct 18, 2022

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in Aberdeen City have a Pass rating?+

There are currently 1,522 food businesses in Aberdeen City with a Pass result under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), meaning they meet the required food hygiene standards.

What does 'Improvement Required' mean in Aberdeen City?+

'Improvement Required' under the Scottish FHIS means the food business did not fully meet food hygiene standards at the time of inspection. The business must take action to address the issues found. This is different from the 0-5 rating used in England and Wales. The business will be re-inspected to check that improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Aberdeen City?+

In Scotland, food business inspection frequency is risk-based. Businesses with an 'Improvement Required' result will be re-inspected sooner, typically within a few months. Businesses with a Pass result and good track record may be inspected every 1-3 years depending on the type and risk level of the business.

Data from official government food safety agencies