Food Hygiene Results in Falkirk

1,214 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 96.7% have a Pass result.

1,214
Businesses
1,021
Pass
35
Improvement Required
96.7%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass96.3%1,017
Improvement Required3.3%35
Pass & Eat Safe0.4%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen33827.8%
Retailers - other27322.5%
School/college/university14411.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop14211.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub1088.9%
Mobile caterer725.9%
Caring Premises453.7%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper352.9%

Food hygiene in Falkirk 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.

Falkirk has 1,214 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,021 have received a Pass result, while 35 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
Annie's Snack VanFK2 9TXImprovement RequiredMar 12, 2025
Black Rooster FalkirkFK5 3BFImprovement RequiredJan 28, 2026
Braeview StoreFK5 3DTImprovement RequiredJan 23, 2025
Cafe O the ToonFK5 4QBImprovement RequiredJan 20, 2026
Day Today ExpressFK6 5ADImprovement RequiredNov 11, 2025
Elam Dean Ghazi LtdFK2 8HGImprovement RequiredJan 30, 2026
Fast Freddie'sFK4 2BPImprovement RequiredJul 22, 2025
Get StuffedFK2 7PQImprovement RequiredFeb 17, 2026
Glenbervie Care HomeFK5 Improvement RequiredAug 20, 2025
Gourmet HouseEH51 9HAImprovement RequiredFeb 18, 2025
Greens of LarbertFK5 4NTImprovement RequiredFeb 17, 2026
Gulnar TandooriFK5 3ARImprovement RequiredDec 17, 2025
Hong Chinese TakeawayFK3 8ABImprovement RequiredFeb 24, 2026
Just Baked (Mobile Unit)FK4 Improvement RequiredJan 26, 2026
Kinnaird Waters ELCFK5 4TQImprovement RequiredNov 04, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in Falkirk have a Pass rating?+

There are currently 1,021 food businesses in Falkirk 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 Falkirk?+

'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 Falkirk?+

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