Balmoral Arms food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Aberdeenshire
Balmoral Arms passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the hotel met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 13 Victoria Road, Ballater, AB35 5RA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Balmoral Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | Pass | 6 February 2025 |
| Shorty's Ice Cream Parlour Ltd Retailers - other | 82 yards away | Pass | 16 February 2026 |
| The Strong Water Co Retailers - other | 113 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 12 August 2025 |
| Brown Sugar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | Pass | 16 April 2024 |
| Davidsons Chemist Retailers - other | 113 yards away | Pass | 31 March 2014 |
| H M Sheridan Manufacturers/packers | 113 yards away | Pass | 20 May 2026 |
| Glenaden Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | Pass | 15 February 2019 |
| Lochnagar Brasserie Other catering premises | 127 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about Balmoral Arms
What is Balmoral Arms's food hygiene rating?
Balmoral Arms does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Balmoral Arms last inspected?
Balmoral Arms was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Balmoral Arms 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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