What “Exempt” means
“Exempt” means the business is low-risk for food hygiene purposes — for example some retailers or premises that handle only low-risk or pre-packed food — and is not given a rating.
This is a status rather than a 0–5 rating. For a full explanation of the food hygiene rating scale, see what the ratings mean.
About these results. These are factual results published by the Food Standards Agency. A result reflects a single inspection on a given date and can change at the next inspection. The inspection date is shown for every business below. To report a concern or query a result, contact the relevant local authority — links are on each business page.
Businesses shown as “Exempt” — recently inspected
Showing the 40 most recently inspected. The Inspected column shows when each result was given.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | Retailers - other | Motherwell | Exempt. | 18 June 2026 |
| M J Stark LTD | Retailers - other | Sandyford Road | Exempt. | 16 June 2026 |
| G & S Todd | Other catering premises | Home Based Food Business | Exempt. | 10 June 2026 |
| JMD PROVISIONS LTD. T/A CANNY MUSHROOMS | Manufacturers/packers | 1 SeedPod Walton Road Bucksburn Aberdeen | Exempt. | 4 June 2026 |
| Clyde Valley Prep | Manufacturers/packers | Carluke | Exempt. | 2 June 2026 |
| Corney & Barrow | Retailers - other | South Ayrshire | Exempt. | 28 May 2026 |
| Bothy Distillery | Manufacturers/packers | DD8 4SD | Exempt. | 26 May 2026 |
| Burnobennie Distillery Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | East Banchory Business Park | Exempt. | 22 May 2026 |
| RNLI Shop | Retailers - other | Shetland | Exempt. | 22 May 2026 |
| Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland (CHSS) | Retailers - other | KY8 4NA | Exempt. | 20 May 2026 |
| Roehill Springs | Manufacturers/packers | AB55 6LQ | Exempt. | 19 May 2026 |
| B And Q | Retailers - other | KY12 7AU | Exempt. | 18 May 2026 |
| B And Q | Retailers - other | KY8 4LT | Exempt. | 18 May 2026 |
| Sharons Tiny Tots Childminding | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Exempt. | 18 May 2026 | |
| B And Q | Retailers - other | KY2 6QL | Exempt. | 18 May 2026 |
| Sumburgh Head Retail Outlet | Retailers - other | Shetland | Exempt. | 15 May 2026 |
| Thomas Tunnock (bakery) | Manufacturers/packers | Uddingston | Exempt. | 13 May 2026 |
| Dnata Catering UK Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | Paisley | Exempt. | 12 May 2026 |
| Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland (CHSS Ltd) | Retailers - other | KY4 8LW | Exempt. | 11 May 2026 |
| Borders Street Food | Mobile caterer | Exempt. | 6 May 2026 | |
| B & Q | Retailers - other | Tweedbank | Exempt. | 1 May 2026 |
| Shetland Community Connections SCIO | Other catering premises | Shetland | Exempt. | 1 May 2026 |
| Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | Retailers - other | Galashiels | Exempt. | 30 April 2026 |
| Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | Retailers - other | Melrose | Exempt. | 30 April 2026 |
| St James RC Church | Other catering premises | Paisley | Exempt. | 30 April 2026 |
| Iron House Scotland | Retailers - other | Redding Road | Exempt. | 29 April 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy | Retailers - other | 33 Hallam Road | Exempt. | 28 April 2026 |
| REN Pharmacy | Retailers - other | 338 Main Street | Exempt. | 28 April 2026 |
| Slimming World Franchise | Retailers - other | Exempt. | 28 April 2026 | |
| Shetland Freezer Foods | Distributors/Transporters | Shetland | Exempt. | 27 April 2026 |
| Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland | Retailers - other | KY1 1LQ | Exempt. | 24 April 2026 |
| Larbert Pharmacy | Retailers - other | 94 Main Street | Exempt. | 20 April 2026 |
| Two Towns Down | Manufacturers/packers | Paisley | Exempt. | 15 April 2026 |
| Susan Steele | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Erskine | Exempt. | 2 April 2026 |
| Evelyn Janet Jackson | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Lochwinnoch | Exempt. | 1 April 2026 |
| Womens Aid East and Midlothian Ltd | Other catering premises | EH22 3BN | Exempt. | 26 March 2026 |
| Quail Hatch | Farmers/growers | KY16 8XQ | Exempt. | 25 March 2026 |
| Lindsay And Gilmour Pharmacy | Retailers - other | KY11 1NL | Exempt. | 24 March 2026 |
| Drummygar Distillery | Manufacturers/packers | DD11 2RA | Exempt. | 24 March 2026 |
| Lindsay And Gilmour Pharmacy | Retailers - other | KY11 1NN | Exempt. | 24 March 2026 |
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FAQs
What does “Exempt” mean?
“Exempt” means the business is low-risk for food hygiene purposes — for example some retailers or premises that handle only low-risk or pre-packed food — and is not given a rating.
Can this result change?
Yes. A food hygiene result reflects a single inspection on a given date and can change when the business is next inspected. Check the inspection date shown against each business.
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