Food hygiene results in Argyll and Bute
Our data holds 1,270 food businesses in Argyll and Bute, inspected between 2007-05-17 and 2026-09-30. 55.2% (701) are with a Pass result, below the 72.8% average across all 32 councils in our data. 43 (3.4%) are marked Improvement Required. That places Argyll and Bute 29th of 32 councils by share of food businesses with a Pass result.
FHIS result distribution in Argyll and Bute
| FHIS result | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pass | 676 | 53.2% |
| Pass and Eat Safe (allergen award) | 25 | 2% |
| Improvement Required | 43 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting inspection | 450 | 35.4% |
| Exempt | 76 | 6% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | with a Pass result |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 | 59.9% |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 244 | 65.2% |
| Retailers - other | 206 | 23.8% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 | 40% |
| School/college/university | 83 | 95.2% |
| Caring Premises | 77 | 81.8% |
| Mobile caterer | 62 | 51.6% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 | 70.4% |
Food businesses inspected per month in Argyll and Bute
Most recently inspected food businesses marked Improvement Required in Argyll and Bute
The 20 most recent of 43. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | FHIS result | Inspected | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Bakery | Improvement Required | 2026-09-08 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PA20 0HW |
| Argyll Hotel | Improvement Required | 2026-09-01 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA23 7NE |
| Anchor Hotel | Improvement Required | 2026-08-10 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA29 6UB |
| Portsonachan Hotel | Improvement Required | 2026-08-05 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA33 1BJ |
| Oakfield Kebab And Fast Food | Improvement Required | 2026-07-21 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PA23 8PA |
| Golden Ocean Chinese Restaurant | Improvement Required | 2026-07-16 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PA28 6DD |
| Kilmartin Hotel | Improvement Required | 2026-07-08 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA31 8RQ |
| Chilli Grillz Tiree | Improvement Required | 2026-06-30 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PA77 6TN |
| SeaSalt Bistro | Improvement Required | 2026-06-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PA42 7BD |
| China Restaurant | Improvement Required | 2026-06-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PA34 5NH |
| Lotus Chinese Take-away | Improvement Required | 2026-05-28 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | G84 0RR |
| Ardbeg Mini Market | Improvement Required | 2026-05-20 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | nd Bute |
| Western Isles Hotel | Improvement Required | 2026-05-10 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA75 6PR |
| Blethers Mull | Improvement Required | 2026-04-13 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PA65 6AY |
| The Waterfront Fishouse | Improvement Required | 2026-02-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | nd Bute |
| Columba Hotel | Improvement Required | 2025-12-15 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA34 5QD |
| The Upper Crust | Improvement Required | 2025-10-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | G84 8BB |
| Tobermory Hotel | Improvement Required | 2025-09-08 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA75 6NT |
| The Scot Hotel | Improvement Required | 2025-09-02 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PA34 5NX |
| The Pier Cafe | Improvement Required | 2025-08-06 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PA75 6NU |
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Questions about Argyll and Bute
How many food businesses in Argyll and Bute are with a Pass result?
701 of 1,270 food businesses in Argyll and Bute (55.2%) are with a Pass result, as of 2026-09-30.
Which food businesses in Argyll and Bute are marked Improvement Required?
43 food businesses in Argyll and Bute are marked Improvement Required. The most recently inspected are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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