Food Hygiene Results in West Lothian

1,140 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 97.9% have a Pass result.

1,140
Businesses
893
Pass
19
Improvement Required
97.9%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass97.9%893
Improvement Required2.1%19
Pass & Eat Safe0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen25122.0%
Retailers - other23020.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop18616.3%
Caring Premises14012.3%
School/college/university887.7%
Mobile caterer837.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub504.4%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper393.4%

Food hygiene in West Lothian 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 Lothian has 1,140 registered food businesses. Of these, 893 have received a Pass result, while 19 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
A-Z Falside Mini MarketEH48 2DSImprovement RequiredNov 12, 2024
Armadale Superstores LtdEH48 3HXImprovement RequiredNov 19, 2025
Baguette ExpressEH48 1PAImprovement RequiredJun 02, 2026
Bucovina Magazin Scot LtdEH53 0LNImprovement RequiredSep 25, 2025
Che Zee O Piri PiriEH48 3PZImprovement RequiredDec 16, 2025
Chillies Indian RestaurantEH55 8EBImprovement RequiredJun 11, 2026
Day TodayEH47 0QXImprovement RequiredDec 04, 2017
Fairfield Filling Station (garage shop)EH52 5BQImprovement RequiredNov 06, 2019
Golden WokEH48 1HHImprovement RequiredJun 04, 2026
Hop N ShopEH48 1NGImprovement RequiredJan 18, 2022
Keystore MoreEH48 3EPImprovement RequiredFeb 09, 2026
Morton Clay TargetsEH53 0JTImprovement RequiredDec 19, 2025
NeroEH49 7HUImprovement RequiredApr 08, 2026
Pablo's FryEH48 3QBImprovement RequiredMay 25, 2026
Peri Peri Chunky ChickenEH48 3JAImprovement RequiredFeb 02, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in West Lothian have a Pass rating?+

The source snapshot contains 893 food businesses in West Lothian with a Pass result under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), meaning they meet the required food hygiene standards.

What does 'Improvement Required' mean in West Lothian?+

'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.

How often are food businesses inspected in West Lothian?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies