Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Aberdeenshire
Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the hotel met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 22 High Street, Banchory, AB31 5SR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | 18 June 2024 |
| Big Mannys Pizza @ Stag Hotel Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | Pass | 26 February 2025 |
| H M Sheridan Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 48 yards away | Improvement required | 13 January 2026 |
| Fish In Banchory Retailers - other | 52 yards away | Improvement required | 4 September 2024 |
| Community Matters Other catering premises | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 22 May 2025 |
| Famous House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | Pass | 15 July 2024 |
| Burnett Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 62 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 4 June 2026 |
| Luna And Loam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | Pass | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden
What is Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden's food hygiene rating?
Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden last inspected?
Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Douglas Arms Hotel/ Saffron Garden 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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