J W J (Whalsay) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shetland Islands
J W J (Whalsay) Ltd passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
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 9AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to J W J (Whalsay) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetley & Anderson Manufacturers/packers | at this address | Improvement required | 2 April 2026 |
| Whalsay Boating & Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
| Whalsay Leisure Centre Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
| Whalsay Pre-School Play Group Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | 3 July 2017 |
| Whalsay School School/college/university | 254 yards away | Pass | 19 March 2025 |
| Livister Youth Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 27 June 2019 |
| Oot Ower Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | 27 June 2019 |
| Whalsay Early Years Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about J W J (Whalsay) Ltd
What is J W J (Whalsay) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
J W J (Whalsay) Ltd does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was J W J (Whalsay) Ltd last inspected?
J W J (Whalsay) Ltd 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 J W J (Whalsay) Ltd 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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