1,236 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 98.2% 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 1,236 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,065 have received a Pass result, while 19 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.
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.
| 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 |
| Fry Ds Chip Shop | FK2 9PP | Improvement Required | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Londis Bainsford | FK2 7PA | Improvement Required | Oct 13, 2025 |
| On a Roll | FK5 3AS | Improvement Required | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Premier | FK4 1PL | Improvement Required | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Premier Camelon | FK1 4LF | Improvement Required | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Red Peppers | FK2 9SP | Improvement Required | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Rost Coffee | FK5 4XT | Improvement Required | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Sijooo's Kitchen | FK2 | Improvement Required | May 26, 2026 |
| Spice Of Life | FK2 9PP | Improvement Required | Oct 08, 2025 |
| The Plough Hotel | FK5 4EY | Improvement Required | Apr 23, 2026 |
| The Ship Inn | FK3 8NJ | Improvement Required | Jun 02, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,065 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.