The Cool Gourmet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Aberdeenshire
The Cool Gourmet was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 3 February 2025, 17 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: 23 High Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2JP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cool Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehaven Sea Salt Co Manufacturers/packers | 49 yards away | Pass | 26 August 2025 |
| Dunnottar Primary School School/college/university | 76 yards away | Pass | 20 November 2019 |
| The Villa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | Pass | 14 December 2023 |
| Cafe Noir Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | Pass | 17 December 2024 |
| The Whisky Bothy Retailers - other | 145 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 12 December 2023 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 229 yards away | Pass | 21 November 2019 |
| Bucket And Spade Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | Pass | 20 August 2025 |
| Carron Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | Pass | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Cool Gourmet
What is The Cool Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
The Cool Gourmet does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Cool Gourmet last inspected?
The Cool Gourmet was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 months 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 The Cool Gourmet 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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