Bressay Mail Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shetland Islands
Bressay Mail Shop was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: Mail, Bressay, Shetland, ZE2 9EL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bressay Mail Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speldiburn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 18 June 2025 |
| Maryfield House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 20 November 2020 |
| Lerwick Boating Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 10 January 2011 |
| Glen Orchy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 13 May 2026 |
| Pete's Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Morton Lodge No 89 & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | 21 March 2017 |
Questions about Bressay Mail Shop
What is Bressay Mail Shop's food hygiene rating?
Bressay Mail Shop does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Bressay Mail Shop last inspected?
Bressay Mail Shop was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shetland Islands Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Shetland Islands Council inspects Bressay Mail 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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