What “Improvement Required” means
“Improvement Required” is a Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme result. It means the business did not meet the legal requirements at the last inspection and improvements are needed.
This result comes from Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), which shows Pass or Improvement Required rather than a 0–5 number. It is not directly comparable with the FHRS 0–5 scale used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Learn how the schemes differ.
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 “Improvement Required” — recently inspected
Showing the 40 most recently inspected. The Inspected column shows when each result was given.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef King Stonehaven | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Stonehaven | Improvement Required. | 23 June 2026 |
| Red Rose Torphins Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Torphins | Improvement Required. | 19 June 2026 |
| Cinnamon | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Laurencekirk | Improvement Required. | 18 June 2026 |
| The Learney Arms | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Torphins | Improvement Required. | 18 June 2026 |
| Ascona Victoria Service Station | Retailers - other | Banff | Improvement Required. | 18 June 2026 |
| The Royal Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Laurencekirk | Improvement Required. | 18 June 2026 |
| Lana Mitchell | Retailers - other | Fraserburgh | Improvement Required. | 18 June 2026 |
| Sarry Suppers | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 16 June 2026 |
| The Neuk | Pub/bar/nightclub | Old Portlethen | Improvement Required. | 16 June 2026 |
| 3DEE African and Caribbean Food | Retailers - other | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 16 June 2026 |
| SugarFall Patisserie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 16 June 2026 |
| Day Today | Retailers - other | Clydebank | Improvement Required. | 15 June 2026 |
| Hong Kong Banquet | Retailers - other | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 12 June 2026 |
| Pittas Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Turriff | Improvement Required. | 12 June 2026 |
| Outlier | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 11 June 2026 |
| Eve Afro Caribbean Foods Store | Retailers - other | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 11 June 2026 |
| Charles McHardy Ltd | Retailers - other | Stonehaven | Improvement Required. | 11 June 2026 |
| Howegate Fish And Chip Shop | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Hawick | Improvement Required. | 11 June 2026 |
| The Corinthian Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 11 June 2026 |
| United Wholesale Cash And Carry | Distributors/Transporters | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 11 June 2026 |
| Saffron | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 10 June 2026 |
| Londis Craigpark | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 10 June 2026 |
| Duo Duo | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Peterhead | Improvement Required. | 10 June 2026 |
| Bragas Piri Piri | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 10 June 2026 |
| Portlethen Golf Club | Other catering premises | Badentoy Industrial Estate | Improvement Required. | 10 June 2026 |
| The Star Bar | Pub/bar/nightclub | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 9 June 2026 |
| City Shawarma | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 9 June 2026 |
| Shawlands Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 9 June 2026 |
| California Mini Market | Retailers - other | 19 Princes Street | Improvement Required. | 9 June 2026 |
| Day-Today | Retailers - other | Redding Road | Improvement Required. | 9 June 2026 |
| Unlimited Grace | Retailers - other | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 8 June 2026 |
| Greens Of Ellon | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Ellon | Improvement Required. | 5 June 2026 |
| Coldstream Kebab House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Coldstream | Improvement Required. | 4 June 2026 |
| Original Chillies | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 4 June 2026 |
| McChans | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 4 June 2026 |
| Alexandria Service Station | Retailers - other | Alexandria | Improvement Required. | 4 June 2026 |
| WF Anderson & Sons Fishmonger | Retailers - other | Melrose | Improvement Required. | 4 June 2026 |
| Cafe Lona | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 4 June 2026 |
| Kings | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 3 June 2026 |
| Kings | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Glasgow | Improvement Required. | 3 June 2026 |
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FAQs
What does “Improvement Required” mean?
“Improvement Required” is a Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme result. It means the business did not meet the legal requirements at the last inspection and improvements are needed.
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.
Is this the same as a 0–5 rating?
No. “Improvement Required” comes from Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), which uses Pass / Improvement Required rather than the 0–5 FHRS scale used elsewhere in the UK.
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