Sinkys beergarden and Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Highland
Sinkys beergarden and Grill 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 17 January 2025, 17 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: 2 Lochend Holding, Lochend Road, Barrock, KW14 8TA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sinkys beergarden and Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrock Home Produce Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 10 September 2014 |
| Visitor Centre Tearoom Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | Pass | 26 August 2022 |
| Castle Arms Hotel Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | Improvement required | 16 June 2021 |
| The Granary Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | Pass | 12 November 2024 |
| Hawthorns Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2023 |
| The Fabulous Mr Fudge Farmers/growers | 2.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Messrs T Sinclair Manufacturers/packers | 2.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Sinkys beergarden and Grill
What is Sinkys beergarden and Grill's food hygiene rating?
Sinkys beergarden and Grill does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Sinkys beergarden and Grill last inspected?
Sinkys beergarden and Grill was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Highland Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Highland Council inspects Sinkys beergarden and Grill 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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