Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Aberdeenshire
Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the food producer met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 28 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: Balnault Farm, Crathie, AB35 5TP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lochnagar Distillery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 30 January 2024 |
| Royal Lochnagar Distillery Visitor Centre Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 9 February 2012 |
| Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 22 May 2024 |
| Crathie School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | Pass | 25 February 2019 |
| The Highlanders Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | Pass | 9 June 2026 |
| Tarmachan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | Pass | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery
What is Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery's food hygiene rating?
Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery last inspected?
Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Balnault Farm Shop & Butchery 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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