The Original Factory Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Highland
The Original Factory Shop 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 27 January 2011, more than 15 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: 27-29 High Street, Thurso, KW14 8AJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Original Factory Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness Horizons Other catering premises | at this address | Improvement required | 12 January 2024 |
| Cafe North Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | Pass | 24 June 2025 |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Pass | 14 February 2011 |
| Reid's Home Bakery Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Pass | 14 February 2011 |
| 4U Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | Pass | 10 June 2025 |
| Carrot's Health and Wholefoods Retailers - other | 90 yards away | Pass | 12 April 2016 |
| Jamieson's Bakery Retailers - other | 90 yards away | Pass | 11 February 2019 |
| Messy Nessy Playcentre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | Pass | 25 January 2019 |
Questions about The Original Factory Shop
What is The Original Factory Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Original Factory Shop does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Original Factory Shop last inspected?
The Original Factory Shop was last inspected on 27 January 2011, more than 15 years 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 The Original Factory Shop 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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