The Douglas Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shetland Islands
The Douglas Arms has no published result under Scotland's food hygiene scheme yet.
The rating: Exempt
The rating dates from 27 October 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 67 Commercial Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Douglas Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islesburgh Complex - Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Pass | 12 March 2026 |
| RVS Lunch Club in Lerwick Other catering premises | at this address | Pass | 12 March 2026 |
| Solheim Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | Pass | 2 February 2026 |
| Islesburgh Out of School Care Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | 23 May 2016 |
| Isles Haven Nursery Caring Premises | 2 yards away | Exempt | 9 November 2021 |
| Norlande B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 149 yards away | Exempt | 4 December 2023 |
| Lerwick Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | Pass | 30 April 2025 |
| Montfield Support Services Caring Premises | 230 yards away | Improvement required | 7 March 2019 |
Questions about The Douglas Arms
What is The Douglas Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Douglas Arms does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Exempt".
When was The Douglas Arms last inspected?
The Douglas Arms was last inspected on 27 October 2015, more than 10 years 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 The Douglas Arms 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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