Paterson's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Aberdeenshire
Paterson's 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: 11A Main Street, Cruden Bay, AB42 0NA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Paterson's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Bay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | Pass | 13 July 2016 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 28 April 2026 |
| Cruden Bay Post Office and Store Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 31 March 2014 |
| Kilmarnock Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 yards away | Improvement required | 4 February 2026 |
| Outlander Boutique B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 25 November 2021 |
| Bayview Care Home Caring Premises | 270 yards away | Pass | 7 December 2023 |
| Port Erroll School Nursery Caring Premises | 371 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 3 May 2018 |
| Port Erroll School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Paterson's
What is Paterson's's food hygiene rating?
Paterson's does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Paterson's last inspected?
Paterson's was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Paterson's 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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Paterson's is one of 16 rated food businesses in Cruden Bay. See every hygiene rating in Cruden Bay →
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