Dornoch Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Highland
Dornoch Castle Hotel was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the hotel fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
This is a fresh result: Dornoch Castle Hotel was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD
How this rating has changed
Dornoch Castle Hotel was re-inspected on 3 August 2026 and held its rating of Improvement Required.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | Improvement Required Improvement Required | Held |
| 3 August 2026 | Improvement Required Improvement Required | Held |
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Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dornoch Castle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Improvement required | 6 August 2026 |
| Dornoch Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 98 yards away | Pass | 11 August 2026 |
| Harry Gow Cathedral Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | Pass | 17 December 2024 |
| Sandstone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | Pass | 18 November 2021 |
| Dornoch Book Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Milk & Honey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 2 July 2018 |
| Dornoch Firth Group Distributors/Transporters | 117 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Britton Scotland Retailers - other | 123 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Dornoch Castle Hotel
What is Dornoch Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Dornoch Castle Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Dornoch Castle Hotel last inspected?
Dornoch Castle Hotel was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month 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 Dornoch Castle Hotel 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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