Symposium Coffee House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Aberdeenshire
Symposium Coffee House was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 2 June 2025, 13 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: Scottish Maritime Academy, South Road, AB42 2UP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Symposium Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meethill School School/college/university | 264 yards away | Pass | 14 June 2018 |
| Church of Christ Other catering premises | 285 yards away | Pass | 24 November 2021 |
| HMP & YOI Grampian Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 27 March 2026 |
| Pitstop Coffee Shop and Spar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 20 March 2025 |
| Diner's Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 28 November 2024 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 24 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 11 April 2023 |
| Clerkhill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 3 March 2023 |
Questions about Symposium Coffee House
What is Symposium Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
Symposium Coffee House does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Symposium Coffee House last inspected?
Symposium Coffee House was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects Symposium Coffee House 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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