Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Orkney Islands
Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: Palace Stores, The Palace, KW17 2LX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birsay Bay Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Pass | 31 March 2023 |
| Birsay Heritage Trust Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 13 February 2020 |
| Vikings View BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2025 |
| Birsay Community Association Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Pass | 13 April 2023 |
Questions about Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah
What is Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah's food hygiene rating?
Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah last inspected?
Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Orkney Islands Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Orkney Islands Council inspects Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah 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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