1,038 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 99.0% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in South 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.
South Ayrshire has 1,038 registered food businesses. Of these, 975 have received a Pass result, while 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Chinese Takeaway | KA8 0JQ | Improvement Required | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Ayr Fryers | KA7 1TF | Improvement Required | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Ayrway Convenience Store | KA7 1SZ | Improvement Required | May 29, 2026 |
| Backstreet Kitchen | KA8 0LQ | Improvement Required | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Bangin Street Food | KA10 6QN | Improvement Required | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Crisp And Sweet Shop | KA7 1BG | Improvement Required | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Davis Snooker Club | KA8 8DA | Improvement Required | May 18, 2026 |
| Day-Today Express | KA8 8EF | Improvement Required | May 12, 2026 |
| Narture Cafe | KA7 1BW | Improvement Required | Feb 12, 2026 |
| The Fullerton Cafe | KA7 1UB | Improvement Required | Nov 26, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 975 food businesses in South 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.