1,270 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 94.2% 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 1,270 registered food businesses. Of these, 710 have received a Pass result, while 44 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 may choose whether to display their FHIS result on their premises; the official ratings remain available online. 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Hotel | PA29 6UB | Improvement Required | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 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 | Sep 01, 2026 |
| 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 30, 2026 |
| China Restaurant | PA34 5NH | Improvement Required | Jun 23, 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 | Sep 08, 2026 |
| Findhorn Foundation | PA66 6BN | Improvement Required | May 29, 2025 |
| Fresh Connection | PA28 6AE | Improvement Required | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Golden Ocean Chinese Restaurant | PA28 6DD | Improvement Required | Jul 16, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 710 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.