South Ayrshire has the highest pass rate in Scotland for food hygiene

Daily Record

6 days ago

South Ayrshire received the highest pass rate of 99 per cent following the food hygiene inspections
South Ayrshire has the highest food hygiene pass rate in Scotland.
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A report provided by High Speed Training analysed Food Standards Agency (FSA) data for over 240,000 food businesses across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, found that in Scotland, the average pass rating across all food establishments in 2025 was 92.2 per cent.
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Ranked first in Scotland was South Ayrshire, with the highest pass rate of 99 per cent, from over 500 premises.
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South Ayrshire has consistently held the top spot in previous reports, although this year the region seen a decrease of 0.81 per cent from 2024.
The Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), evaluates businesses on their food hygiene practices. After an EHO has reviewed the safety systems, observed food hygiene in practice and spoken with the staff, the businesses are given either: Pass, meaning the business meets the legal standard of food hygiene, or: Improvement Required - the legal standard of food hygiene was not evident during the inspection. The business will need to improve certain areas to then qualify for a pass.
Dr Richard Anderson, Head of Learning and Development at High Speed Training comments: "Food safety and robust hygiene practices should be of paramount importance to food businesses, and to the customers who use them. 15 years have passed since the launch of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, and its place in the industry is as vital as ever.
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"These ratings are a direct reflection of how safely and hygienically that establishment operates, and we urge businesses and customers to take them seriously.
'For businesses that perform well, a high rating is a real selling point. However, establishments with a low hygiene rating can be extremely off-putting for customers, which ultimately have a significant impact on reputation and profitability."
Dr Anderson continued: "Our report shows that, on average, standards remain high across the UK, and have improved from 2024. This commitment to correct food hygiene training for staff, alongside robust food management procedures and everyday good practices are crucial to keep performing at high standards.
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"We would also urge customers to check the food hygiene ratings of establishments they wish to dine at, so that an informed call as to whether you eat there can be made."
To view the report in full please visit here.