Whalsay School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Shetland Islands
Whalsay School passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the school kitchen met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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 9AB
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whalsay School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W J (Whalsay) Ltd Retailers - other | 254 yards away | Pass | 24 February 2026 |
| Tetley & Anderson Manufacturers/packers | 254 yards away | Improvement required | 2 April 2026 |
| Whalsay Boating & Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
| Whalsay Leisure Centre Retailers - other | 254 yards away | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
| Whalsay Pre-School Play Group Caring Premises | 254 yards away | Exempt | 3 July 2017 |
| Livister Youth Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 27 June 2019 |
| Oot Ower Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | 27 June 2019 |
| Whalsay Early Years Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Whalsay School
What is Whalsay School's food hygiene rating?
Whalsay School does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Whalsay School last inspected?
Whalsay School was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 School 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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