Charles McHardy Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Aberdeenshire
Charles McHardy Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Charles McHardy Ltd was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 Market Square, Stonehaven, AB39 2BT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charles McHardy Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazio Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
| Replenish Retailers - other | 26 yards away | Improvement required | 11 December 2025 |
| Queen's Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 32 yards away | Pass | 9 October 2025 |
| Beef King Stonehaven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | Improvement required | 23 June 2026 |
| Al Burrito's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | Pass | 24 February 2022 |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 33 yards away | Pass | 2 November 2009 |
| JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | Pass | 31 October 2024 |
| Royal China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | Pass | 19 November 2019 |
Questions about Charles McHardy Ltd
What is Charles McHardy Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Charles McHardy Ltd does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Charles McHardy Ltd last inspected?
Charles McHardy Ltd was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects Charles McHardy Ltd 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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