Food Hygiene Results in East Ayrshire

1,154 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 96.0% have a Pass result.

1,154
Businesses
856
Pass
36
Improvement Required
96.0%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass95.9%855
Improvement Required4.0%36
Pass & Eat Safe0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen38233.1%
Retailers - other21818.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop16614.4%
Caring Premises12811.1%
School/college/university786.8%
Mobile caterer514.4%
Manufacturers/packers464.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub453.9%

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 1,154 registered food businesses. Of these, 856 have received a Pass result, while 36 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
Banhmi ViettfoodKA1 1LUImprovement RequiredMar 12, 2025
Bread and ButterKA1 4PRImprovement RequiredSep 17, 2024
Cafe IndiaKA5 5DDImprovement RequiredMay 27, 2026
Captain Romy'sKA2 0EZImprovement RequiredFeb 26, 2025
Cherry'sKA6 7QNImprovement RequiredFeb 04, 2026
Curry MasterKA3 1EAImprovement RequiredMay 22, 2026
Day Today ExpressKA3 7QQImprovement RequiredNov 10, 2025
Doon Valley CateringKA6 7AEImprovement RequiredMay 30, 2023
Freens CafeKA1 4LDImprovement RequiredNov 26, 2025
Golden ChopsticksKA2 0HAImprovement RequiredApr 01, 2026
HalikarnasKA1 5BZImprovement RequiredJan 29, 2026
KeystoreKA18 4AWImprovement RequiredNov 22, 2024
KeystoreKA18 3HAImprovement RequiredMar 12, 2026
Keystore MoreKA3 7PWImprovement RequiredNov 07, 2023
King ShwarmaKA1 1LUImprovement RequiredJul 16, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in East Ayrshire have a Pass rating?+

The source snapshot contains 856 food businesses in East Ayrshire with a Pass result under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), meaning they meet the required food hygiene standards.

What does 'Improvement Required' mean in East Ayrshire?+

'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.

How often are food businesses inspected in East Ayrshire?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies