Sofra Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Aberdeen City
Sofra Restaurant 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: 77-79 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sofra Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Unitarian Church Other catering premises | 65 yards away | Pass | 27 July 2016 |
| Aberdeen Art Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | Pass | 4 February 2025 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | Pass | 4 December 2025 |
| 8848 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 January 2026 |
| 22 Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 March 2014 |
| African Food Hub Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2024 |
| Almondine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 16 February 2022 |
| Aberdeen Grammar School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 10 September 2015 |
Questions about Sofra Restaurant
What is Sofra Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Sofra Restaurant does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Sofra Restaurant last inspected?
Sofra Restaurant was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeen City Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeen City Council inspects Sofra Restaurant 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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