1,282 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 94.0% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in Argyll and Bute 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.
Argyll and Bute has 1,282 registered food businesses. Of these, 708 have received a Pass result, while 45 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardbeg Mini Market | nd Bute | Improvement Required | May 20, 2026 |
| Argyll Arms | PA67 6DP | Improvement Required | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Argyll Hotel | PA23 7NE | Improvement Required | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Bay Cottage LTD | PA27 8DD | Improvement Required | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Ben Cruachan Inn | PA33 1AQ | Improvement Required | May 15, 2019 |
| Blethers Mull | PA65 6AY | Improvement Required | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Chilli Grillz Tiree | PA77 6TN | Improvement Required | Jun 09, 2025 |
| China Restaurant | PA34 5NH | Improvement Required | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Clyde Street Cafe | G84 7PF | Improvement Required | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Columba Hotel | PA34 5QD | Improvement Required | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Day Today & Big Bites | G84 0AL | Improvement Required | Mar 08, 2019 |
| Electric Bakery | PA20 0HW | Improvement Required | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Findhorn Foundation | PA66 6BN | Improvement Required | May 29, 2025 |
| Golden Ocean Chinese Restaurant | PA28 6DD | Improvement Required | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Green Kettle Inn | G84 0EP | Improvement Required | Jul 28, 2022 |
The source snapshot contains 708 food businesses in Argyll and Bute with a Pass result under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), meaning they meet the required food hygiene standards.
'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.
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.