Haughton Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Aberdeenshire
Haughton Arms Hotel was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the hotel fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: Main Street, Alford, AB33 8WA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Haughton Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2018 |
| Farm And Fancy Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Pass | 16 April 2024 |
| DMAA Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Improvement required | 22 May 2026 |
| The Alford Bistro Other catering premises | 129 yards away | Pass | 21 July 2022 |
| N S Wilson (Chemist) Retailers - other | 129 yards away | Exempt | 9 June 2011 |
| Frank's Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | Pass | 9 July 2019 |
| Alford Tandoori Other catering premises | 188 yards away | Pass | 10 March 2020 |
| Alford Convenience Store Retailers - other | 192 yards away | Pass | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Haughton Arms Hotel
What is Haughton Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Haughton Arms Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Haughton Arms Hotel last inspected?
Haughton Arms Hotel was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Haughton Arms Hotel 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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