Food Hygiene Results in Angus

1,046 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 93.5% have a Pass result.

1,046
Businesses
873
Pass
61
Improvement Required
93.5%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass93.0%869
Improvement Required6.5%61
Pass & Eat Safe0.4%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen20019.1%
Retailers - other19318.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub13312.7%
Caring Premises1039.8%
School/college/university979.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop938.9%
Other catering premises646.1%
Manufacturers/packers444.2%

Food hygiene in Angus 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.

Angus has 1,046 registered food businesses. Of these, 873 have received a Pass result, while 61 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
All Souls @ Lowson Church - Food ProjectDD8 2HYImprovement RequiredJun 10, 2026
AnkaraDD11 1RFImprovement RequiredMay 19, 2026
Arbroath AcademyDD11 5JDImprovement RequiredOct 22, 2025
Arbroath CinemaDD11 1QDImprovement RequiredMar 27, 2026
Arbroath SpiceDD11 1RGImprovement RequiredJan 19, 2026
Carnoustie ChippieDD7 6ANImprovement RequiredJun 15, 2026
Chimes PlaygroupImprovement RequiredDec 16, 2024
Clarks Bakery LtdDD11 2NQImprovement RequiredMay 29, 2026
Colliston Primary SchoolDD11 3RRImprovement RequiredSep 20, 2023
Commercial HotelPH12 8UQImprovement RequiredFeb 07, 2024
Corner BarDD11 4DHImprovement RequiredAug 01, 2024
Curriemuir CuisineDD8 4BBImprovement RequiredJun 09, 2026
Family ShopperDD11 1LEImprovement RequiredFeb 10, 2026
Fleming ButcherDD11 1RFImprovement RequiredFeb 17, 2026
Forfar Supermarkets LtdDD8 1HWImprovement RequiredOct 21, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in Angus have a Pass rating?+

The source snapshot contains 873 food businesses in Angus 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 Angus?+

'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 Angus?+

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