461 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 96.0% 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 461 registered food businesses. Of these, 361 have received a Pass result, while 15 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 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd | KW15 1QX | Improvement Required | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Chengs Stromness Chinese Takeaway | KW16 3BS | Improvement Required | May 07, 2026 |
| Curry Kirkwall | KW15 1HR | Improvement Required | May 08, 2025 |
| Ebenezer Stores | KW17 2AR | Improvement Required | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Empire Chinese Restaurant | KW15 1AR | Improvement Required | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Indian Garden | KW15 1AG | Improvement Required | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Londis Ltd | KW15 1QZ | Improvement Required | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Marion's Shop | KW17 2PR | Improvement Required | May 20, 2026 |
| No 1 Broughton B & B | KW17 2DA | Improvement Required | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Pomona Guest House and Cafe | KW15 1HP | Improvement Required | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 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 |
The source snapshot contains 361 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.