Northern Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Highland
Northern Bites passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the takeaway met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: 5 Princes Street, Thurso, KW14 7BQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Northern Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray House B&B Other catering premises | 29 yards away | Pass | 10 July 2012 |
| Commercial Hotel Other catering premises | 37 yards away | Pass | 12 January 2024 |
| Holborn Hotel Other catering premises | 37 yards away | Pass | 1 November 2016 |
| New Empire Take away Other catering premises | 37 yards away | Pass | 27 June 2019 |
| Robins Other catering premises | 37 yards away | Pass | 21 September 2023 |
| Corner Store @19 Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Pass | 23 February 2016 |
| The Beauty Box, Health and Beauty Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Pass | 2 March 2016 |
| KW Kitchen Other catering premises | 38 yards away | Pass | 14 December 2022 |
Questions about Northern Bites
What is Northern Bites's food hygiene rating?
Northern Bites does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Northern Bites last inspected?
Northern Bites was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Northern Bites 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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