What share of food businesses in KY16 pass food hygiene inspection?

In the KY16 postcode area of Fife, 97.2% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 349 of 359 assessed premises. 10 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 KY16 carry the Eat Safe award?

9 food businesses in the KY16 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 9 June 2026.

Where does this KY16 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the KY16 postcode area of Fife (426 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 KY16

The KY16 postcode area of Fife is in Scotland, which uses the FHIS pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale. Of 359 assessed food businesses, 97.2% hold a Pass. Covers 426 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

KY16 (Fife) uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 359 assessed premises, 349 hold a Pass (97.2%) and 10 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Pass / fail breakdown in KY16

Pass

349 (97.2%)

Improvement Required

10 (2.8%)

Of the 349 that pass, 9 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 50 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Food hygiene in KY16: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in KY16 pass food hygiene inspection?: In the KY16 postcode area of Fife, 97.2% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 349 of 359 assessed premises. 10 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 KY16 carry the Eat Safe award?: 9 food businesses in the KY16 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 9 June 2026.
Where does this KY16 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the KY16 postcode area of Fife (426 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 KY16

Hotel Du VinHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 40 The Scores St Andrews Fife · KY16 9AS
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 14 February 2024
University HallSchool/college/university · Kennedy Gardens St Andrews Fife · KY16 9DL
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 7 November 2019
Sandra's Cakes - St AndrewsOther catering premises · KY16
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 4 March 2019
David Russell ApartmentsSchool/college/university · Buchanan Gardens St Andrews Fife · KY16 9LY
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 23 October 2018
McIntosh HallSchool/college/university · Abbotsford Crescent St Andrews Fife · KY16 9HT
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 7 December 2016
John Burnet HallSchool/college/university · Links Crescent St Andrews Fife · KY16 9JF
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 19 September 2016
Pret A MangerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 107-109 Market Street St Andrews Fife · KY16 9NX
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 6 January 2015
Royal And Ancient Golf Club Of St AndrewsPub/bar/nightclub · Clubhouse Royal And Ancient Golf Club Golf Place St Andrews Fife · KY16 9JD
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 13 May 2014
Brownlees Guest HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 7 Murray Place St Andrews Fife · KY16 9AP
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 2 August 2006
Central BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 77 Market Street St Andrews Fife · KY16 9NU
PassInspected 28 May 2026
Luvians Ice Cream ParlourOther catering premises · 84-86 Market Street St Andrews Fife · KY16 9PA
PassInspected 28 May 2026
Cafe Spike, The Eden ClubhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pilmour House St Andrews Fife · KY16 9SF
PassInspected 6 May 2026

Places needing improvement in KY16

St Andrews Shawarma HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 131 South Street St Andrews Fife · KY16 9UN
Improvement RequiredInspected 23 March 2026
The DinerTakeaway/sandwich shop · Tom Morris Drive St Andrews Fife · KY16 8HS
Improvement RequiredInspected 17 March 2026
Leuchars ButchersRetailers - other · 24 Main Street Leuchars St Andrews Fife · KY16 0HN
Improvement RequiredInspected 28 January 2026
MozzaOther catering premises · 39 Bell Street St Andrews Fife · KY16 9UR
Improvement RequiredInspected 22 January 2026
Spitting Pig ScotlandMobile caterer · Loanfoot Lucklawhill Balmullo St Andrews Fife · KY16 0BL
Improvement RequiredInspected 23 April 2025
Aikmans Bar-BistroPub/bar/nightclub · 32 Bell Street St Andrews Fife · KY16 9UX
Improvement RequiredInspected 4 February 2025
Albany HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 56-58 North Street St Andrews Fife · KY16 9AH
Improvement RequiredInspected 17 June 2024
Balmullo NurserySchool/college/university · Balmullo Primary School Hayston Park Balmullo St Andrews Fife · KY16 0DH
Improvement RequiredInspected 11 June 2019

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 426 real Food Standards Agency records for the KY16 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 359 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.