What share of food businesses in DG1 pass food hygiene inspection?

In the DG1 postcode area of Dumfries and Galloway, 95.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 292 of 307 assessed premises. 15 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.

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

Dumfries and Galloway 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 DG1 carry the Eat Safe award?

9 food businesses in the DG1 postcode area of Dumfries and Galloway 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 21 May 2026.

Where does this DG1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the DG1 postcode area of Dumfries and Galloway (457 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 DG1

The DG1 postcode area of Dumfries and Galloway is in Scotland, which uses the FHIS pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale. Of 307 assessed food businesses, 95.1% hold a Pass. Covers 457 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

DG1 (Dumfries and Galloway) uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 307 assessed premises, 292 hold a Pass (95.1%) and 15 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

Pass / fail breakdown in DG1

Pass

292 (95.1%)

Improvement Required

15 (4.9%)

Of the 292 that pass, 9 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 84 awaiting inspection and 66 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Food hygiene in DG1: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in DG1 pass food hygiene inspection?: In the DG1 postcode area of Dumfries and Galloway, 95.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 292 of 307 assessed premises. 15 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Scotland's food hygiene scheme differ from the 0–5 star rating?: Dumfries and Galloway 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 DG1 carry the Eat Safe award?: 9 food businesses in the DG1 postcode area of Dumfries and Galloway 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 21 May 2026.
Where does this DG1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the DG1 postcode area of Dumfries and Galloway (457 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 DG1

Pat's PantryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Heathhall Garden Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries · DG1 1SE
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 16 August 2024
Holiday InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bankend Road, Dumfries · DG1 4UQ
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 13 April 2023
Allanbank Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Bankend Road, Dumfries · DG1 4AN
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 26 May 2022
Mogerley's ButchersManufacturers/packers · 49 Friars Vennel, Dumfries, Town Centre · DG1 2RQ
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 27 February 2019
Barbours RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24-36 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries · DG1 2AL
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 24 January 2019
Dalscone Farm Shop & TearoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dalscone Farm Edinburgh Road, Dumfries · DG1 1SE
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 10 January 2019
Trust Housing AssociationCaring Premises · Parkhead Court, Dumfries · DG1 3JF
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 8 June 2018
WWT TearoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Park Farm, Dumfries, Caerlaverock · DG1 4RS
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 4 August 2017
ZestRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dumfries and Galloway College, Dumfries, Bankend Road · DG1 4FD
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 15 May 2017
YummyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1-3 Friars Vennel, Dumfries, Town Centre · DG1 2RQ
PassInspected 1 June 2025
Little Wonderland NurseryCaring Premises · Dumfries · DG1 3NU
PassInspected 22 April 2025
The SnooksManufacturers/packers · DG1
PassInspected 22 April 2025

Places needing improvement in DG1

Rico'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 72 Annan Road, Dumfries · DG1 3EQ
Improvement RequiredInspected 27 February 2025
Locharbriggs Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 3 Auchencrieff Road South, Dumfries · DG1 1XB
Improvement RequiredInspected 13 February 2025
Premier Georgetown Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 43 Calside Road, Dumfries · DG1 4HA
Improvement RequiredInspected 13 February 2025
Pleuchie's HoffPub/bar/nightclub · 97 Annan Road, Dumfries · DG1 3EW
Improvement RequiredInspected 7 February 2025
The Back StreetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 103 Queensberry Street, Dumfries · DG1 1BH
Improvement RequiredInspected 9 October 2024
Marios DumfriesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7b St Andrew Street, Dumfries · DG1 1BS
Improvement RequiredInspected 12 June 2024
The Waterfront TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 44 Whitesands, Dumfries · DG1 2RS
Improvement RequiredInspected 29 May 2024
The Art Room CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Old St. Andrews Primary Brooke Street, Dumfries · DG1 2JL
Improvement RequiredInspected 15 February 2024

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 457 real Food Standards Agency records for the DG1 postcode area. 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 307 assessed premises. Percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.