Food hygiene results in South Ayrshire
Our data holds 1,038 food businesses in South Ayrshire, inspected between 2015-06-04 and 2026-08-21. 93.9% (975) are with a Pass result, above the 73% average across all 32 councils in our data. 10 (1%) are marked Improvement Required. That places South Ayrshire 1st of 32 councils by share of food businesses with a Pass result.
FHIS result distribution in South Ayrshire
| FHIS result | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pass | 900 | 86.7% |
| Pass and Eat Safe (allergen award) | 75 | 7.2% |
| Improvement Required | 10 | 1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 29 | 2.8% |
| Exempt | 24 | 2.3% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | with a Pass result |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 | 94.3% |
| Retailers - other | 221 | 91.4% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 | 97.4% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 | 94.7% |
| School/college/university | 95 | 98.9% |
| Other catering premises | 67 | 94% |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 53 | 94.3% |
| Caring Premises | 51 | 98% |
Food businesses inspected per month in South Ayrshire
Most recently inspected food businesses marked Improvement Required in South Ayrshire
The 10 most recent of 10. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | FHIS result | Inspected | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Fryers | Improvement Required | 2026-06-11 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | KA7 1TF |
| Ayrway Convenience Store | Improvement Required | 2026-05-29 | Retailers - other | KA7 1SZ |
| Davis Snooker Club | Improvement Required | 2026-05-18 | Pub/bar/nightclub | KA8 8DA |
| Day-Today Express | Improvement Required | 2026-05-12 | Retailers - other | KA8 8EF |
| Backstreet Kitchen | Improvement Required | 2026-03-12 | Manufacturers/packers | KA8 0LQ |
| 163 Chinese Takeaway | Improvement Required | 2026-02-24 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | KA8 0JQ |
| Bangin Street Food | Improvement Required | 2026-02-24 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | KA10 6QN |
| Narture Cafe | Improvement Required | 2026-02-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | KA7 1BW |
| The Fullerton Cafe | Improvement Required | 2025-11-26 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | KA7 1UB |
| Crisp And Sweet Shop | Improvement Required | 2025-03-13 | Retailers - other | KA7 1BG |
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Questions about South Ayrshire
How many food businesses in South Ayrshire are with a Pass result?
975 of 1,038 food businesses in South Ayrshire (93.9%) are with a Pass result, as of 2026-08-21.
Which food businesses in South Ayrshire are marked Improvement Required?
10 food businesses in South Ayrshire are marked Improvement Required. The most recently inspected are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this South Ayrshire data?
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