472 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 96.8% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in Orkney Islands 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.
Orkney Islands has 472 registered food businesses. Of these, 360 have received a Pass result, while 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argo's Bakery | KW16 3BS | Improvement Required | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Buster's Diner | KW15 1JZ | Improvement Required | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Curry Kirkwall | KW15 1HR | Improvement Required | May 08, 2025 |
| Empire Chinese Restaurant | KW15 1AR | Improvement Required | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Harbour Fry | KW15 1HR | Improvement Required | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Indian Garden | KW15 1AG | Improvement Required | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Pomona Guest House and Cafe | KW15 1HP | Improvement Required | Apr 03, 2025 |
| Stromness Chinese Takeaway | KW16 3BS | Improvement Required | Sep 30, 2025 |
| The Albert Hotel | KW15 1HW | Improvement Required | Mar 31, 2025 |
| The Merkister Hotel | KW17 2LF | Improvement Required | May 12, 2025 |
| The Pier Bistro and Takeaway | KW16 3AA | Improvement Required | May 06, 2025 |
| The Smithy Cafe Restaurant | KW17 2DX | Improvement Required | Jun 06, 2025 |
There are currently 360 food businesses in Orkney Islands 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.