The Bothy Ballater food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Aberdeenshire
The Bothy Ballater passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the business met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 43 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bothy Ballater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean for Coffee? Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Pass | 30 January 2026 |
| Deeside Deli Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 30 January 2026 |
| Millers Brasserie Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | Pass | 9 June 2026 |
| Netherley Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 53 yards away | Pass | 24 August 2011 |
| The Fish Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | Pass | 31 May 2023 |
| Ballater Food Pantry Retailers - other | 53 yards away | Pass | 4 October 2023 |
| The Gordon Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 56 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 29 October 2020 |
| Dee Valley Confectioners Manufacturers/packers | 91 yards away | Pass | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about The Bothy Ballater
What is The Bothy Ballater's food hygiene rating?
The Bothy Ballater does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Bothy Ballater last inspected?
The Bothy Ballater was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Bothy Ballater 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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