What share of food businesses in KY12 pass food hygiene inspection?

In the KY12 postcode area of Fife, 99% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 486 of 491 assessed premises. 5 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 KY12 carry the Eat Safe award?

5 food businesses in the KY12 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 5 June 2026.

Where does this KY12 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the KY12 postcode area of Fife (588 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 KY12

The KY12 postcode area of Fife is in Scotland, which uses the FHIS pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale. Of 491 assessed food businesses, 99% hold a Pass. Covers 588 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

KY12 (Fife) uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 491 assessed premises, 486 hold a Pass (99%) and 5 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

Pass / fail breakdown in KY12

Pass

486 (99%)

Improvement Required

5 (1%)

Of the 486 that pass, 5 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 85 awaiting inspection and 12 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Food hygiene in KY12: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in KY12 pass food hygiene inspection?: In the KY12 postcode area of Fife, 99% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 486 of 491 assessed premises. 5 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 KY12 carry the Eat Safe award?: 5 food businesses in the KY12 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 5 June 2026.
Where does this KY12 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the KY12 postcode area of Fife (588 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 KY12

Aroma Coffee BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Queen Margaret Hospital Whitefield Road Dunfermline Fife · KY12 0SU
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 27 February 2017
DebenhamsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Debenhams Department Store Store E Kingsgate Dunfermline Fife · KY12 7NF
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 22 August 2011
The EateryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Andrews Erskine Church Robertson Road Dunfermline Fife · KY12 0AP
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 24 September 2010
Dell Farquharson Community CentreOther catering premises · 7 Nethertown Broad Street Dunfermline Fife · KY12 7DS
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 1 April 2008
Pilmuir Street Guest HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 80 Pilmuir Street Dunfermline Fife · KY12 0LN
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 27 November 2006
Chow And ChatOther catering premises · James Allan Community Centre Paton Street Dunfermline Fife · KY12 0BU
PassInspected 5 June 2026
Wm Stephen (Bakers) LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 115 High Street Dunfermline Fife · KY12 7DR
PassInspected 5 June 2026
Mardy BumOther catering premises · KY12
PassInspected 2 June 2026
SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 21 Kingsgate Centre Dunfermline Fife · KY12 7QU
PassInspected 26 May 2026
Crollas Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 10A Wardlaw Way Oakley Dunfermline Fife · KY12 9QH
PassInspected 20 May 2026
Greens Of CrossfordRetailers - other · 88 Main Street Crossford Dunfermline Fife · KY12 8NL
PassInspected 19 May 2026
Dunfermline Golf Club CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dunfermline Golf Club Pitfirrane Cairneyhill Road Crossford Dunfermline Fife · KY12 8QW
PassInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in KY12

Pizza BoyTakeaway/sandwich shop · Pizza Boy 25 Carnegie Drive Dunfermline Fife · KY12 7AN
Improvement RequiredInspected 28 April 2026
Fish FryerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 19 Carnegie Drive Dunfermline Fife · KY12 7AN
Improvement RequiredInspected 14 October 2025
The Old InnOther catering premises · Old Inn Kirkgate Dunfermline Fife · KY12 7NA
Improvement RequiredInspected 19 September 2024
Oakley CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Station Road Oakley Dunfermline Fife · KY12 9QF
Improvement RequiredInspected 22 April 2022
The Village DeliTakeaway/sandwich shop · 59 Main Street Townhill Dunfermline Fife · KY12 0EH
Improvement RequiredInspected 3 August 2018

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 588 real Food Standards Agency records for the KY12 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 491 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.