The Sconnoisseur food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Highland
The Sconnoisseur 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Upper Dalmore, Auldearn, IV12 5HZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Sconnoisseur, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auldearn Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | Pass | 30 October 2012 |
| The 1645 Inn Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Pass | 1 March 2018 |
| W J Lean Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Achavelgin Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Pass | 26 April 2012 |
| Nairn Outdoor Catering Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | Pass | 22 April 2025 |
| Boath House Hotel Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Pass | 29 May 2024 |
| The Kale Yard @ Boath House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | Pass | 9 June 2021 |
| Highland Wax Company Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Sconnoisseur
What is The Sconnoisseur's food hygiene rating?
The Sconnoisseur does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Sconnoisseur last inspected?
The Sconnoisseur was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 The Sconnoisseur 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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