What share of food businesses in South Ayrshire pass food hygiene inspection?

In South Ayrshire, 99.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 968 of 977 assessed premises. 9 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.

How does South Ayrshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

99.1% of assessed food businesses in South Ayrshire hold a Pass — 5.4 percentage points above the national average of 93.7% across the 32 Scottish local authorities in the FHIS dataset. That ranks South Ayrshire 1 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?

South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire carry the Eat Safe award?

75 food businesses in South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for South Ayrshire (1,037 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 South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire 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 977 assessed food businesses, 99.1% hold a Pass. These figures cover 1,037 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

South Ayrshire uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 977 assessed premises, 968 hold a Pass (99.1%) and 9 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Pass rate: 99.1%
National average: 93.7%
vs national average: +5.4 pp
National rank: 1 / 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 South Ayrshire

Pass

968 (99.1%)

Improvement Required

9 (0.9%)

Of the 968 that pass, 75 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 34 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Percentages are of assessed premises only. 34 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in South Ayrshire: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in South Ayrshire pass food hygiene inspection?: In South Ayrshire, 99.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 968 of 977 assessed premises. 9 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.
How does South Ayrshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 99.1% of assessed food businesses in South Ayrshire hold a Pass — 5.4 percentage points above the national average of 93.7% across the 32 Scottish local authorities in the FHIS dataset. That ranks South Ayrshire 1 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?: South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire carry the Eat Safe award?: 75 food businesses in South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for South Ayrshire (1,037 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 South Ayrshire

Braehead Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Gould Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 9PJ
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 10 June 2026
Cafe 141Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 141 Deveron Road, Troon, South Ayrshire · KA10 7JH
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 4 June 2026
Kincaidston Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Cranesbill Court, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 3YN
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 21 May 2026
Western House Hotel & LodgeHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Western House, 66 Craigie Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 0HA
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 13 May 2026
St Johns Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Whitletts Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 0JB
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 6 May 2026
Millies CookiesTakeaway/sandwich shop · Craig Tara Holiday Park, Dunure Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 4LB
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 1 May 2026
The Ayr HospitalCaring Premises · A713 Bankfield Roundabout - South East Past Ailsa Hospital To Council Boundary, South Of Ayr, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA6 6DX
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 30 April 2026
Barassie Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Burnfoot Avenue, Troon, South Ayrshire · KA10 6RQ
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 25 March 2026
AviaryRetailers - other · Aviaries And Swan Cottage, A719 From B7023 Junction At Pennyglen To Kirkoswald Road Maidens, Maidens, South Ayrshire · KA19 8JY
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 19 March 2026
Holm Farm RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Home Farm, A719 Pennyglen B7023 - Kirkoswald Road Maidens, Maidens, South Ayrshire · KA19 8JX
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 19 March 2026
Burger KingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Craig Tara Holiday Park, Dunure Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 4LB
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 9 March 2026
Dundonald House Nursing Home/Dundonald House Day Care CentreCaring Premises · Dundonald House Nursing Home, Old Loans Road, Dundonald, South Ayrshire · KA2 9DB
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 4 March 2026

Places needing improvement in South Ayrshire

Day-Today ExpressRetailers - other · 80 Main Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 8EF
Improvement RequiredInspected 12 May 2026
Backstreet KitchenManufacturers/packers · 48 Main Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 0LQ
Improvement RequiredInspected 12 March 2026
Bangin Street FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · 93 Portland Street, Troon, South Ayrshire · KA10 6QN
Improvement RequiredInspected 24 February 2026
163 Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 163 Whitletts Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 0JQ
Improvement RequiredInspected 24 February 2026
Narture CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Sandgate, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 1BW
Improvement RequiredInspected 12 February 2026
The Fullerton CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 Fullarton Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 1UB
Improvement RequiredInspected 26 November 2025
Shere PunjabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 76 Main Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 8EF
Improvement RequiredInspected 22 August 2025
Davis Snooker ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 57 New Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 8DA
Improvement RequiredInspected 20 June 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,037 real Food Standards Agency records for South Ayrshire. 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 977 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.