5,792 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 85.6% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in Highland 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.
Highland has 5,792 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,572 have received a Pass result, while 433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Steps Nursery | IV12 4AU | Improvement Required | Nov 20, 2023 |
| 2 P's Community Cafe | PH26 3LQ | Improvement Required | May 01, 2019 |
| 3 Caballeros Catering Company LTD | IV6 7XR | Improvement Required | Jun 30, 2021 |
| 88 | IV17 0PT | Improvement Required | Jul 01, 2025 |
| A1 Outside Catering t/a Nessie's Lumchbox | IV3 8DL | Improvement Required | May 10, 2024 |
| Abigail Marie Rodriguez | IV19 1PE | Improvement Required | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Achness Hotel | IV27 4BD | Improvement Required | May 26, 2025 |
| AKz Inverness | IV1 1EH | Improvement Required | May 30, 2024 |
| Al Raj | IV12 4NX | Improvement Required | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Aldourie Castle Ltd | IV2 6EL | Improvement Required | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Alladale Wilderness Reserve | IV24 3BS | Improvement Required | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Ambrilo's | IV63 6TX | Improvement Required | Jun 26, 2014 |
| An Talla Mor 1820 | IV51 9BX | Improvement Required | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Anchorage Restaurant | IV27 4FF | Improvement Required | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Angus MacDonald | IV51 9JA | Improvement Required | Feb 02, 2023 |
There are currently 2,572 food businesses in Highland 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.