Longwalk (Birdhouse) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Aberdeenshire
Longwalk (Birdhouse) 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 8 July 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: 74 - 76 High Street, Banchory, AB31 5SS
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Longwalk (Birdhouse), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwalk Coffee Manufacturers/packers | at this address | Improvement required | 5 February 2025 |
| The Strong Water Co Retailers - other | 7 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 4 September 2019 |
| W H Smith Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Pass | 27 July 2004 |
| Greens Of Banchory Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Improvement required | 24 July 2024 |
| That Pancake Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | Pass | 25 August 2022 |
| J G Ross (Bakers) Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | Pass | 27 August 2024 |
| Luna And Loam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | Pass | 9 January 2026 |
| Community Matters Other catering premises | 69 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Longwalk (Birdhouse)
What is Longwalk (Birdhouse)'s food hygiene rating?
Longwalk (Birdhouse) does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Longwalk (Birdhouse) last inspected?
Longwalk (Birdhouse) was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects Longwalk (Birdhouse) 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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