1,130 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 96.5% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in East Ayrshire 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.
East Ayrshire has 1,130 registered food businesses. Of these, 848 have received a Pass result, while 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banhmi Viettfood | KA1 1LU | Improvement Required | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Bread and Butter | KA1 4PR | Improvement Required | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Cafe India | KA5 5DD | Improvement Required | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Captain Romy's | KA2 0EZ | Improvement Required | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Day Today Express | KA3 7QQ | Improvement Required | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Doon Valley Catering | KA6 7AE | Improvement Required | May 30, 2023 |
| Freens Cafe | KA1 4LD | Improvement Required | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Golden Chopsticks | KA2 0HA | Improvement Required | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Halikarnas | KA1 5BZ | Improvement Required | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Keystore | KA18 4AW | Improvement Required | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Keystore More | KA3 7PW | Improvement Required | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Killie Stores | Improvement Required | Nov 12, 2025 | |
| King Shwarma | KA1 1LU | Improvement Required | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Kings Arms | KA3 6DX | Improvement Required | Oct 02, 2025 |
| MRH Kilmarnock (BP/Spar) | KA1 5LQ | Improvement Required | Apr 14, 2025 |
There are currently 848 food businesses in East Ayrshire 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.