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

In Inverclyde, 93.7% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 546 of 583 assessed premises. 37 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Inverclyde compare with the national average for food hygiene?

93.7% of assessed food businesses in Inverclyde hold a Pass — exactly in line with the national average of 93.7% across the 32 Scottish local authorities in the FHIS dataset. That ranks Inverclyde 20 of 32 by Pass rate (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

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

Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde carry the Eat Safe award?

0 food businesses in Inverclyde 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 11 June 2026.

Where does this Inverclyde food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for Inverclyde (631 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 Inverclyde

Inverclyde 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 583 assessed food businesses, 93.7% hold a Pass. These figures cover 631 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Inverclyde uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 583 assessed premises, 546 hold a Pass (93.7%) and 37 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Pass rate: 93.7%
National average: 93.7%
vs national average: 0.0 pp
National rank: 20 / 32

Ranked by Pass rate among 32 Scottish local authorities in our FHIS dataset (rank 1 = highest Pass rate). Scotland's FHIS is a pass/fail scheme, so it is compared only with other FHIS authorities, not the 0–5 star FHRS areas.

Pass / fail breakdown in Inverclyde

Pass

546 (93.7%)

Improvement Required

37 (6.3%)

Plus 46 awaiting inspection and 2 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Percentages are of assessed premises only. 46 awaiting inspection and 2 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Inverclyde: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in Inverclyde pass food hygiene inspection?: In Inverclyde, 93.7% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 546 of 583 assessed premises. 37 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Inverclyde compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 93.7% of assessed food businesses in Inverclyde hold a Pass — exactly in line with the national average of 93.7% across the 32 Scottish local authorities in the FHIS dataset. That ranks Inverclyde 20 of 32 by Pass rate (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How does Scotland's food hygiene scheme differ from the 0–5 star rating?: Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde carry the Eat Safe award?: 0 food businesses in Inverclyde 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 11 June 2026.
Where does this Inverclyde food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for Inverclyde (631 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 Inverclyde

Kingys Butchers GrillMobile caterer · PA14
PassInspected 9 June 2026
Inverclyde AcademySchool/college/university · Cumberland Road, Greenock · PA16 0FB
PassInspected 9 June 2026
The WaterwheelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Russell Way, Port Glasgow · PA14 5DX
PassInspected 4 June 2026
Newark Care HomeCaring Premises · 25 Southfield Avenue, PORT GLASGOW · PA14 6PS
PassInspected 3 June 2026
Red TurbanTakeaway/sandwich shop · 203 Auchmead Road, Greenock · PA16 0LN
PassInspected 2 June 2026
Burger KingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Anderson Street, PORT GLASGOW · PA14 5EP
PassInspected 25 May 2026
Girl GuidesOther catering premises · South Newton Farm, Woodhead Road, Kilmacolm · PA13 4TE
PassInspected 25 May 2026
Gourock Bowling ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Barrhill Road, Gourock · PA19 1JX
PassInspected 20 May 2026
Salvation Army Community CentreOther catering premises · Regent Street, GREENOCK · PA15 4NP
PassInspected 19 May 2026
Coffee PlusRetailers - other · Larkfield Unit IRH, Larkfield Road, Greenock · PA16 0XN
PassInspected 18 May 2026
Horseshoe BarPub/bar/nightclub · The Horse Shoe, 30 Kilblain Street, Greenock, Inverclyde · PA15 1SR
PassInspected 18 May 2026
Porto Cafe LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kilmacolm Road, Port Glasgow · PA14 6SU
PassInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Inverclyde

Barrs Cottage Chip ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 76 Inverkip Road, Greenock · PA16 9AP
Improvement RequiredInspected 14 April 2026
Golden DragonTakeaway/sandwich shop · 23 Lynedoch Street, GREENOCK · PA15 4AB
Improvement RequiredInspected 18 March 2026
Wingston SpiceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 44 Murdieston Street, Greenock · PA15 4SJ
Improvement RequiredInspected 10 February 2026
Nisa (Incorporating Spud Kings)Retailers - other · Unit 3, 1 Auchmead Road, Greenock · PA16 0PY
Improvement RequiredInspected 28 January 2026
Larkfield View Care HomeCaring Premises · 207 Burns Road, Greenock · PA16 0PR
Improvement RequiredInspected 23 January 2026
Day TodayRetailers - other · 14 - 20 Corlic Street, Greenock · PA15 3LJ
Improvement RequiredInspected 14 January 2026
Whinhill ClubhousePub/bar/nightclub · Whinhill Golf Club House, Whinhill Golf Course, Beith Road, Greenock · PA16 9LN
Improvement RequiredInspected 14 January 2026
Gibshill Community Centre CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Smillie Street, GREENOCK · PA15 2NH
Improvement RequiredInspected 12 January 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 631 real Food Standards Agency records for Inverclyde. 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 583 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.