1,224 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 97.7% have a Pass result.
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 1,224 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,049 have received a Pass result, while 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rooster Falkirk | FK5 3BF | Improvement Required | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Braeview Store | FK5 3DT | Improvement Required | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Chlo's Cheesecakes & Bakes | FK2 | Improvement Required | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Crown Hotel | FK4 1RG | Improvement Required | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Day-Today | FK2 9XQ | Improvement Required | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Duncan Fish & Chips LV68 YMW | FK1 | Improvement Required | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Fast Freddie's | FK4 2BP | Improvement Required | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Love Spice / Ruby's | FK5 4AL | Improvement Required | May 14, 2026 |
| Michaels Food Store | FK2 8HG | Improvement Required | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Powfoulis Manor Hotel | FK2 8PP | Improvement Required | May 29, 2026 |
| Premier | FK4 1PL | Improvement Required | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Sam's Diner | FK2 9HQ | Improvement Required | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Spice Magic | FK5 4XT | Improvement Required | May 28, 2026 |
| Spice N Ice | FK5 3JR | Improvement Required | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Spice Of Life | FK2 9PP | Improvement Required | Oct 08, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,049 food businesses in Falkirk 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.