284 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 86.5% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in Shetland 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.
Shetland Islands has 284 registered food businesses. Of these, 147 have received a Pass result, while 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Morrisons | ZE1 0HJ | Improvement Required | Apr 03, 2025 |
| Braewick Cafe and Caravan Park | ZE2 9RS | Improvement Required | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Bressay Mail Shop | ZE2 9EL | Improvement Required | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Coffee Culture Lerwick | ZE1 0DL | Improvement Required | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Conochies Newsagent & Post Office | ZE1 0DL | Improvement Required | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Dragon House | ZE1 0RJ | Improvement Required | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Fair Isle South Light House | ZE2 9JY | Improvement Required | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Happy Haddock Shetland Ltd | ZE1 0NL | Improvement Required | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hillswick Shop Limited | ZE2 9RW | Improvement Required | Nov 04, 2022 |
| Mareel | ZE1 0WQ | Improvement Required | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Mid Brae Inn | ZE2 9QJ | Improvement Required | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Montfield Support Services | ZE1 0LA | Improvement Required | Mar 07, 2019 |
| MV Hjaltland | AB11 5NP | Improvement Required | Nov 10, 2022 |
| New Golden Coach Restaurant | ZE1 0LX | Improvement Required | May 22, 2025 |
| North Yell Community Shop | ZE2 9DD | Improvement Required | Nov 29, 2024 |
There are currently 147 food businesses in Shetland 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.