Lournie Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Aberdeenshire
Lournie Chip Shop was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 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: 144-146 High Street, Laurencekirk, AB30 1BL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lournie Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Pass | 25 September 2017 |
| Laurencekirk Out of School Club Caring Premises | at this address | Pass | 2 February 2026 |
| Catalyst Vineyard Church Mearns & Hub Other catering premises | at this address | Awaiting inspection | 24 April 2025 |
| Kirk Lodge Caring Premises | 45 yards away | Pass | 9 November 2022 |
| Lyndsey's Kitchen - Tea Room Other catering premises | 203 yards away | Pass | 13 November 2025 |
| Mearns Community Larder Retailers - other | 265 yards away | Pass | 22 February 2021 |
| Charles McHardy Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 267 yards away | Pass | 26 October 2021 |
| Scotmid Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | Pass | 21 November 2019 |
Questions about Lournie Chip Shop
What is Lournie Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Lournie Chip Shop does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Lournie Chip Shop last inspected?
Lournie Chip Shop was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Lournie Chip Shop 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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