720 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 96.8% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in West Dunbartonshire 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.
West Dunbartonshire has 720 registered food businesses. Of these, 632 have received a Pass result, while 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Hot 4 U | G82 1LL | Improvement Required | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Alexandria Mini Market | G83 0NZ | Improvement Required | Oct 02, 2024 |
| Bellsmyre Post Office | G82 3EB | Improvement Required | May 29, 2024 |
| Booffi | G81 2RZ | Improvement Required | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Cafe Racer Kitchen | G83 0BP | Improvement Required | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Dalmuir Community Flat | G81 4AH | Improvement Required | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Deli-Licious by Lil Miss | G81 1RZ | Improvement Required | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Fleming Food Stores | G81 1AJ | Improvement Required | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Foodfillas | G81 1EA | Improvement Required | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Foodfillas | G81 2RZ | Improvement Required | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Hardgate Cafe | G81 5NZ | Improvement Required | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Local Shop | G81 2DH | Improvement Required | May 20, 2026 |
| Lomond Stores | G83 8SR | Improvement Required | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Pepis Fryer & Pizzeria | G83 0NZ | Improvement Required | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Perfect Blend Tea Room | G82 1QS | Improvement Required | Jul 07, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 632 food businesses in West Dunbartonshire 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.