Alex Morrisons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shetland Islands
Alex Morrisons was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5&9 Browns Buildings, Burgh Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0HJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alex Morrisons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | Improvement required | 29 May 2025 |
| Aurora Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 112 yards away | Pass | 22 November 2022 |
| Happy Haddock Shetland Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | Improvement required | 31 March 2025 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | Exempt | 5 December 2016 |
| Shetland Amenity Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shetland Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 186 yards away | Exempt | 22 March 2023 |
| Tasty Hong Kong Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | Pass | 29 October 2020 |
| Magno Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | Improvement required | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Alex Morrisons
What is Alex Morrisons's food hygiene rating?
Alex Morrisons does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Alex Morrisons last inspected?
Alex Morrisons was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shetland Islands Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Shetland Islands Council inspects Alex Morrisons and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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