Whalsay Early Years food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Shetland Islands
Whalsay Early Years has no published result under Scotland's food hygiene scheme yet.
The rating: Exempt
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE2 9AQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whalsay Early Years, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livister Youth Centre Other catering premises | at this address | Pass | 27 June 2019 |
| Oot Ower Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | 27 June 2019 |
| Whalsay School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 19 March 2025 |
| J W J (Whalsay) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 24 February 2026 |
| Tetley & Anderson Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | Improvement required | 2 April 2026 |
| Whalsay Boating & Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
| Whalsay Leisure Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
| Whalsay Pre-School Play Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | 3 July 2017 |
Questions about Whalsay Early Years
What is Whalsay Early Years's food hygiene rating?
Whalsay Early Years does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Exempt".
When was Whalsay Early Years last inspected?
Whalsay Early Years was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shetland Islands Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Shetland Islands Council inspects Whalsay Early Years 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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