Blackfriars food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Highland
Blackfriars was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 16 January 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: Black Friars, 93-95 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blackfriars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 1668 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | Pass | 11 February 2025 |
| Black Isle Bar and Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
| Badass Bakes Farmers/growers | 93 yards away | Pass | 6 August 2025 |
| B&B Hotels Inverness Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 94 yards away | Pass | 10 November 2025 |
| Coffee Affair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| Connor's Cosmic Heroes Retailers - other | 220 yards away | Pass | 18 March 2015 |
| Cafe de Paulo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2024 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 249 yards away | Pass | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about Blackfriars
What is Blackfriars's food hygiene rating?
Blackfriars does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Blackfriars last inspected?
Blackfriars was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Highland Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Highland Council inspects Blackfriars 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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