Smoo Cave Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Highland
Smoo Cave 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
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Smoo Cave Hotel, Smoo, Durness, IV27 4QB
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smoo Cave Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoo Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cheese and Toasted Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Improvement required | 7 July 2025 |
| Mathers Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 28 July 2010 |
Questions about Smoo Cave Hotel
What is Smoo Cave Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Smoo Cave Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Smoo Cave Hotel last inspected?
Smoo Cave Hotel was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months 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 Smoo Cave 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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