Food Hygiene Results in Glasgow City

6,572 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 87.0% have a Pass result.

6,572
Businesses
3,977
Pass
593
Improvement Required
87.0%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass85.8%3,923
Improvement Required13.0%593
Pass & Eat Safe1.2%54

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen2,16432.9%
Retailers - other1,13517.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1,11016.9%
Mobile caterer4176.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub3565.4%
Other catering premises3495.3%
Caring Premises3405.2%
School/college/university2023.1%

Food hygiene in Glasgow City 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.

Glasgow City has 6,572 registered food businesses. Of these, 3,977 have received a Pass result, while 593 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 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
178 Chinese TakeawayG52 3SSImprovement RequiredOct 11, 2022
3DEE African and Caribbean FoodG22 5JWImprovement RequiredJun 16, 2026
A and M Convenience Store/ Day-TodayG14 0JJImprovement RequiredFeb 20, 2025
AaranG5 9RPImprovement RequiredSep 12, 2019
Abdullah ShawarmaG40 1PBImprovement RequiredMay 08, 2025
Abeba's KitchenG52 1SHImprovement RequiredJan 16, 2025
Abo Al Nour SweetsG42 7SAImprovement RequiredApr 22, 2026
Afrin MinimarketG42 8HDImprovement RequiredMar 18, 2026
Air ThrillG41 1EJImprovement RequiredMar 10, 2022
Al- Hamra Food StoreG41 2NLImprovement RequiredMar 05, 2026
Albert's StoreG22 6ENImprovement RequiredMay 17, 2010
Alexandra Parade PrimaryG31 2TLImprovement RequiredFeb 27, 2017
Alfa WholesaleG3 8HZImprovement RequiredJul 20, 2023
Alfie's BarG1 2RQImprovement RequiredNov 28, 2022
Amore RistoranteG1 1EZImprovement RequiredAug 13, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in Glasgow City have a Pass rating?+

The source snapshot contains 3,977 food businesses in Glasgow City 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 Glasgow City?+

'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 Glasgow City?+

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