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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 / fail breakdown in Argyll and Bute
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.
Top-rated places in Argyll and Bute
- Rhu Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Road Rhu Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8RS · e G84 8RSPass 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 7BWPass 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 9JHPass and Eat SafeInspected 1 March 2024
- Kilcreggan Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Road Kilcreggan Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0HT · e G84 0HTPass 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 4LWPass and Eat SafeInspected 20 October 2022
- Cowal Community HospitalCaring Premises · 360 Argyll Street Dunoon Argyll PA23 7RL · PA23 7RLPass 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 0RRImprovement RequiredInspected 28 May 2026
- Ardbeg Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 76 Ardbeg Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute · nd ButeImprovement 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 6PRImprovement RequiredInspected 10 May 2026
- Annaya's GrillhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 80 West Princes Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8XD · G84 8XDImprovement RequiredInspected 28 April 2026
- R G MacIntyreRetailers - other · Shop No 1 Ferry Road Rosneath Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 0RR · G84 0RRImprovement RequiredInspected 24 April 2026
- Blethers MullRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Craignure Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA65 6AY · PA65 6AYImprovement RequiredInspected 13 April 2026
- Clyde Street CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 79 East Clyde Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 7PF · G84 7PFImprovement RequiredInspected 7 April 2026
- The Waterfront FishouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Waterfront Railway Pier Oban Argyll And Bute · nd ButeImprovement 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.