Mara Lodge - Spence food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Orkney Islands
Mara Lodge - Spence passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the hotel met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mara Lodge, North Bigging Road, Harray, KW17 2HZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mara Lodge - Spence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fridge at Dounby Community Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 7 December 2022 |
| Dounby Community School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 7 December 2022 |
| The Merkister Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Improvement required | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Mara Lodge - Spence
What is Mara Lodge - Spence's food hygiene rating?
Mara Lodge - Spence does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Mara Lodge - Spence last inspected?
Mara Lodge - Spence was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Mara Lodge - Spence 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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