633 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 94.2% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in Inverclyde 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.
Inverclyde has 633 registered food businesses. Of these, 554 have received a Pass result, while 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrs Cottage Chip Shop | PA16 9AP | Improvement Required | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Branchton Community Centre | PA16 0XX | Improvement Required | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Broomhill Off Sales & Convenience Store | PA15 4HE | Improvement Required | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Corner Stop | PA15 2DZ | Improvement Required | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Day Today | PA15 3LJ | Improvement Required | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Gibshill Community Centre Cafe | PA15 2NH | Improvement Required | Jan 12, 2026 |
| GMFC Hospitality | PA15 2TY | Improvement Required | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Graze Cart Co | PA13 4AF | Improvement Required | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Greenock Local | PA15 1UE | Improvement Required | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Kellybank Caravan Park Clubhouse | PA18 6BB | Improvement Required | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Lalleys Costcutter | PA16 0LN | Improvement Required | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Larkfield View Care Home | PA16 0PR | Improvement Required | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Lifestyle Tower Drive | PA19 1TB | Improvement Required | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Londis | PA14 5UA | Improvement Required | May 06, 2025 |
| Loreto Club | PA16 8DA | Improvement Required | Nov 11, 2024 |
The source snapshot contains 554 food businesses in Inverclyde 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.