582 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 97.7% 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 582 registered food businesses. Of these, 508 have received a Pass result, while 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A D Munro | HS3 3DB | Improvement Required | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Castlebay Hotel | HS9 5XD | Improvement Required | Jun 16, 2026 |
| County Hotel | HS1 2XB | Improvement Required | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Flavour | HS3 3DS | Improvement Required | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Istanbul (Stornoway) | HS1 2BJ | Improvement Required | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Lochmaddy and Trumisgarry Social and Welfare Commi | HS6 5AE | Improvement Required | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Masonic Hall | HS1 2DS | Improvement Required | Jul 01, 2019 |
| Skillet & Gold | HS2 9JJ | Improvement Required | Feb 24, 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel (Stornoway) Ltd | HS1 2BD | Improvement Required | Jun 24, 2026 |
| The Hub Cafe | HS1 2EP | Improvement Required | Dec 24, 2025 |
| W J Macdonald | HS1 2XD | Improvement Required | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Western Isles NHS Catering Department | HS1 2AF | Improvement Required | Feb 05, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 508 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.