Franks, Draffens and Blue Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dundee City
Franks, Draffens and Blue Room was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: 36-38 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4ET
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | Pass | 18 February 2026 |
| Baynes Family Bakers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | Pass | 26 August 2025 |
| Arctic Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | Pass | 8 March 2022 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | Pass | 17 March 2025 |
| ATE Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | Pass | 17 June 2025 |
| Beans & Berries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Archies Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | Pass | 18 February 2026 |
| Balcony Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | Pass | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Franks, Draffens and Blue Room
What is Franks, Draffens and Blue Room's food hygiene rating?
Franks, Draffens and Blue Room does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Franks, Draffens and Blue Room last inspected?
Franks, Draffens and Blue Room was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dundee City Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dundee City Council inspects Franks, Draffens and Blue Room 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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