The Neuk food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Aberdeenshire
The Neuk was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
This is a fresh result: The Neuk was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Craigmarn Road, Old Portlethen, AB12 4QR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Neuk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Michie Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | 30 June 2006 |
| Portlethen Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 31 August 2023 |
| The Leathan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 4 June 2024 |
| Portlethen Early Setting (PEYS) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 8 May 2018 |
| Portlethen Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 24 May 2019 |
| Portlethen School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 17 December 2019 |
| Portlethen Community Larder Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 19 June 2024 |
| The Fine Piece Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about The Neuk
What is The Neuk's food hygiene rating?
The Neuk does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Neuk last inspected?
The Neuk was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Neuk 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 Neuk is one of 50 rated food businesses in Portlethen. See every hygiene rating in Portlethen →
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