What share of food businesses in KY1 pass food hygiene inspection?

In the KY1 postcode area of Fife, 96.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 373 of 388 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?

Fife 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 KY1 carry the Eat Safe award?

3 food businesses in the KY1 postcode area of Fife 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 10 June 2026.

Where does this KY1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the KY1 postcode area of Fife (461 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 KY1

The KY1 postcode area of Fife is in Scotland, which uses the FHIS pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale. Of 388 assessed food businesses, 96.1% hold a Pass. Covers 461 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

KY1 (Fife) uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 388 assessed premises, 373 hold a Pass (96.1%) and 15 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Pass / fail breakdown in KY1

Pass

373 (96.1%)

Improvement Required

15 (3.9%)

Of the 373 that pass, 3 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 60 awaiting inspection and 13 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Food hygiene in KY1: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in KY1 pass food hygiene inspection?: In the KY1 postcode area of Fife, 96.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 373 of 388 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?: Fife 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 KY1 carry the Eat Safe award?: 3 food businesses in the KY1 postcode area of Fife 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 10 June 2026.
Where does this KY1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the KY1 postcode area of Fife (461 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 KY1

Cafe AdamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Brycedale Avenue Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1ET
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 5 November 2015
Rinaldi's Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 23 St Clair Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 2QF
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 3 November 2015
Orchard Coffee ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thornton Road Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 3NZ
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 20 November 2013
Starks Park - Pie KioskTakeaway/sandwich shop · 90 Pratt Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1SA
PassInspected 3 June 2026
HomimoOther catering premises · KY1
PassInspected 27 May 2026
Istanbul Kebab And Pizza HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 353/355 High Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1JN
PassInspected 26 May 2026
Bob And BertsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 157/159 High Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1LR
PassInspected 15 May 2026
Deepfryer Fish And Chicken BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 135 Links Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1QR
PassInspected 6 May 2026
Pane E VinoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Hunter Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1ED
PassInspected 1 May 2026
The Fish HooseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 69 Main Street Thornton Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 4AQ
PassInspected 30 April 2026
Novar BarPub/bar/nightclub · 17 Nicol Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1NY
PassInspected 27 April 2026
The Perfect ScoopManufacturers/packers · 23 Main Road East Wemyss Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 4RE
PassInspected 27 April 2026

Places needing improvement in KY1

Redemption HouseOther catering premises · Redemption House Victoria Gardens Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1DJ
Improvement RequiredInspected 27 April 2026
New Ruby TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 High Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1LQ
Improvement RequiredInspected 27 April 2026
OkoiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 345 High Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1JN
Improvement RequiredInspected 9 April 2026
Alzheimer Scotland Day CareCaring Premises · Alzheimer Scotland Hill Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 1AH
Improvement RequiredInspected 26 March 2026
Elizabeth House Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · Elizabeth House Boreland Road Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 2YG
Improvement RequiredInspected 18 February 2026
Happy Days TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 256 St Clair Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 2DB
Improvement RequiredInspected 15 October 2025
Matthew's Foods (Scotland) LtdRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Matthews Foods Scotland Limited 18 Millie Street Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 2NL
Improvement RequiredInspected 3 July 2025
Sugar And TreatsOther catering premises · Unit 2 Hayfield Road Kirkcaldy Fife · KY1 2JP
Improvement RequiredInspected 13 May 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 461 real Food Standards Agency records for the KY1 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 388 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.