Food Hygiene Results in East Dunbartonshire

687 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 96.6% have a Pass result.

687
Businesses
595
Pass
21
Improvement Required
96.6%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass95.3%587
Improvement Required3.4%21
Pass & Eat Safe1.3%8

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen12418.0%
Retailers - other11116.2%
Other catering premises10415.1%
Caring Premises9914.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop9013.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub517.4%
School/college/university487.0%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper355.1%

Food hygiene in East Dunbartonshire 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 Dunbartonshire has 687 registered food businesses. Of these, 595 have received a Pass result, while 21 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.

Source snapshots

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.

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
Bearsden Primary SchoolG61 2SYImprovement RequiredApr 23, 2025
Cafe DakotaG66 2AYImprovement RequiredMar 31, 2026
Cafe ScranG66 1HNImprovement RequiredFeb 24, 2026
CappadociaG64 1PDImprovement RequiredJul 16, 2026
Cha Cha G'zG64 1NQImprovement RequiredSep 23, 2026
Deebam AfromartG66 3ABImprovement RequiredApr 24, 2026
Gulistan RestaurantG64 1NEImprovement RequiredAug 31, 2026
Kirky BazarG66 1HWImprovement RequiredJul 22, 2024
Lin Chinese TakeawayG66 8EBImprovement RequiredJun 01, 2026
Manor GardenG61 4RNImprovement RequiredAug 26, 2026
Mindys Premier ShopG66 4LQImprovement RequiredApr 09, 2026
New AdamsG66 7JJImprovement RequiredJul 22, 2026
PiccolloG66 1NZImprovement RequiredMay 14, 2026
Pizzeria EnricoG61 1AEImprovement RequiredJun 11, 2026
RamblerG64 4EXImprovement RequiredJan 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 595 food businesses in East Dunbartonshire 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 Dunbartonshire?+

'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 Dunbartonshire?+

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