What share of food businesses in Argyll and Bute pass food hygiene inspection?

In Argyll and Bute, 94% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 695 of 739 assessed premises. 44 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Argyll and Bute compare with the national average for food hygiene?

94% of assessed food businesses in Argyll and Bute hold a Pass — 0.3 percentage points above the national average of 93.7% across the 32 Scottish local authorities in the FHIS dataset. That ranks Argyll and Bute 19 of 32 by Pass rate (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How does Scotland's food hygiene scheme differ from the 0–5 star rating?

Argyll and Bute is in Scotland, which uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) — a Pass / Improvement Required scheme — rather than the 0–5 star Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is no numeric average; businesses either Pass or are told to improve, and the best may also carry the Eat Safe award.

How many premises in Argyll and Bute carry the Eat Safe award?

25 food businesses in Argyll and Bute hold the Eat Safe award, the highest FHIS recognition, awarded where food safety management exceeds the legal minimum. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

Where does this Argyll and Bute food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for Argyll and Bute (1,272 establishments on record), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute is in Scotland, which uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) — a pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Of 739 assessed food businesses, 94% hold a Pass. These figures cover 1,272 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Argyll and Bute uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 739 assessed premises, 695 hold a Pass (94%) and 44 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

Pass rate: 94%
National average: 93.7%
vs national average: +0.3 pp
National rank: 19 / 32

Ranked by Pass rate among 32 Scottish local authorities in our FHIS dataset (rank 1 = highest Pass rate). Scotland's FHIS is a pass/fail scheme, so it is compared only with other FHIS authorities, not the 0–5 star FHRS areas.

Pass / fail breakdown in Argyll and Bute

Pass

695 (94%)

Improvement Required

44 (6%)

Of the 695 that pass, 25 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 456 awaiting inspection and 77 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Percentages are of assessed premises only. 456 awaiting inspection and 77 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Argyll and Bute: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in Argyll and Bute pass food hygiene inspection?: In Argyll and Bute, 94% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 695 of 739 assessed premises. 44 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Argyll and Bute compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 94% of assessed food businesses in Argyll and Bute hold a Pass — 0.3 percentage points above the national average of 93.7% across the 32 Scottish local authorities in the FHIS dataset. That ranks Argyll and Bute 19 of 32 by Pass rate (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How does Scotland's food hygiene scheme differ from the 0–5 star rating?: Argyll and Bute is in Scotland, which uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) — a Pass / Improvement Required scheme — rather than the 0–5 star Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is no numeric average; businesses either Pass or are told to improve, and the best may also carry the Eat Safe award.
How many premises in Argyll and Bute carry the Eat Safe award?: 25 food businesses in Argyll and Bute hold the Eat Safe award, the highest FHIS recognition, awarded where food safety management exceeds the legal minimum. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
Where does this Argyll and Bute food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for Argyll and Bute (1,272 establishments on record), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Argyll and Bute

Ardrishaig Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Ardrishaig Primary Park Road Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA30 8HD · PA30 8HD
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 24 September 2024
Drumlemble Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6PN · PA28 6PN
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 5 June 2024
Clachan Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Clachan Primary School Clachan Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6XL · PA29 6XL
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 22 May 2024
Lochgilphead Joint Campus - School CanteenSchool/college/university · Lochgilphead Joint Campus Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8AA · PA31 8AA
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 1 May 2024
Tarbert AcademySchool/college/university · School Road Tarbert Argyll PA29 6TE · PA29 6TE
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 1 May 2024
Carradale Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Carradale Primary School Carradale Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6SB · PA28 6SB
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 25 April 2024
Rhu Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Road Rhu Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8RS · e G84 8RS
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 23 March 2024
Port Ellen Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Port Ellen Primary School Lennox Street Port Ellen Isle Of Islay PA42 7BW · PA42 7BW
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 4 March 2024
Rothesay Joint CampusSchool/college/university · Rothesay Joint Campus High Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9JH · PA20 9JH
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 1 March 2024
Kilcreggan Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Road Kilcreggan Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0HT · e G84 0HT
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 30 January 2023
Girl Norma Shellfish (Seafood Bar)Takeaway/sandwich shop · Seafood Bar Railway Pier Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4LW · PA34 4LW
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 20 October 2022
Cowal Community HospitalCaring Premises · 360 Argyll Street Dunoon Argyll PA23 7RL · PA23 7RL
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 18 October 2019

Places needing improvement in Argyll and Bute

Lotus Chinese Take-awayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop No 3 Ferry Road Rosneath Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 0RR · G84 0RR
Improvement RequiredInspected 28 May 2026
Ardbeg Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 76 Ardbeg Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute · nd Bute
Improvement RequiredInspected 20 May 2026
Western Isles HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Western Isles Hotel Memorial Road Tobermory Isle Of Mull Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA75 6PR · PA75 6PR
Improvement RequiredInspected 10 May 2026
Annaya's GrillhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 80 West Princes Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8XD · G84 8XD
Improvement RequiredInspected 28 April 2026
R G MacIntyreRetailers - other · Shop No 1 Ferry Road Rosneath Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 0RR · G84 0RR
Improvement RequiredInspected 24 April 2026
Blethers MullRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Craignure Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA65 6AY · PA65 6AY
Improvement RequiredInspected 13 April 2026
Clyde Street CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 79 East Clyde Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 7PF · G84 7PF
Improvement RequiredInspected 7 April 2026
The Waterfront FishouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Waterfront Railway Pier Oban Argyll And Bute · nd Bute
Improvement RequiredInspected 20 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,272 real Food Standards Agency records for Argyll and Bute. Scotland uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), a pass/fail scheme, so there is no 0–5 average — we report Pass and Improvement Required counts for the 739 assessed premises. Percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.