1,355 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 95.6% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in North Ayrshire 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.
North Ayrshire has 1,355 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,164 have received a Pass result, while 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Stores (Lifestyle) | KA22 8LQ | Improvement Required | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Annick Primary School | KA11 1BQ | Improvement Required | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Ardrossan Winton Rovers CIC | KA22 8JP | Improvement Required | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Ayat's Curry House | KA23 9AP | Improvement Required | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Beith Masonic Club | KA15 1AD | Improvement Required | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Castlebay Filling Station | KA30 8HS | Improvement Required | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Cod on Duty | KA20 4HD | Improvement Required | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Dalgarven House Hotel | KA13 6PL | Improvement Required | Jul 04, 2023 |
| Day Today | KA30 8LW | Improvement Required | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Eglinton Arms | KA11 4AQ | Improvement Required | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Gateside Primary School | KA15 2LF | Improvement Required | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Glengarnock Stores | KA14 3AA | Improvement Required | Jun 21, 2024 |
| GRO Coffee Ltd | KA12 8PZ | Improvement Required | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Gulab Tandoori Indian Restaurant | KA11 1AE | Improvement Required | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Helz Kitchen | KA20 4DT | Improvement Required | Mar 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,164 food businesses in North Ayrshire 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.