Tarmachan Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Aberdeenshire
Tarmachan Cafe passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 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: Quarry Studios, Crathie, AB35 5UL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tarmachan Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlanders Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | Pass | 9 June 2026 |
| Crathie School School/college/university | 2 yards away | Pass | 25 February 2019 |
| Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 22 May 2024 |
| Royal Lochnagar Distillery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 30 January 2024 |
| Royal Lochnagar Distillery Visitor Centre Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 9 February 2012 |
Questions about Tarmachan Cafe
What is Tarmachan Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Tarmachan Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Tarmachan Cafe last inspected?
Tarmachan Cafe was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Tarmachan Cafe 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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