W J Macdonald food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles)
W J Macdonald was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the food producer fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 14 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 Francis Street, Isle Of Lewis, Stornoway, HS1 2XD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to W J Macdonald, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| May's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 27 May 2026 |
| Superdrug Stores Plc Retailers - other | 25 yards away | Pass | 4 March 2024 |
| No. 9 By the Harbour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | Pass | 4 December 2024 |
| Stornoway Distillers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | Pass | 18 August 2025 |
| Mc'Neils Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | Pass | 12 December 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 45 yards away | Pass | 4 March 2024 |
| Baltic Bookshop Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Pass | 6 December 2023 |
| The Shed Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | Pass | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about W J Macdonald
What is W J Macdonald's food hygiene rating?
W J Macdonald does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was W J Macdonald last inspected?
W J Macdonald was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) Council inspects W J Macdonald 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/foodsafety/food-hygiene-scheme.asp
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