575 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 97.4% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) 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.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) has 575 registered food businesses. Of these, 496 have received a Pass result, while 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creagan Cafe | HS2 9NS | Improvement Required | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Cross Stores | HS2 0TD | Improvement Required | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Engebrets Ltd | HS1 2SL | Improvement Required | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Flavour | HS3 3DS | Improvement Required | Sep 04, 2025 |
| La Balena Restaurant Ltd | HS1 2LH | Improvement Required | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Loch Erisort House | HS2 9RA | Improvement Required | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Masonic Hall | HS1 2DS | Improvement Required | Jul 01, 2019 |
| Sgoil Araich Sgoil nan Loch | HS2 9PE | Improvement Required | Jun 24, 2024 |
| The Breakwater | HS2 0XA | Improvement Required | Aug 22, 2024 |
| The Hub Cafe | HS1 2EP | Improvement Required | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Uig Primary School | HS2 9JE | Improvement Required | Dec 10, 2024 |
| W J Macdonald | HS1 2XD | Improvement Required | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Wobbly Dog of Lewis | HS2 0XB | Improvement Required | May 14, 2025 |
There are currently 496 food businesses in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) 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.