Winking Owl Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Highland
Winking Owl Restaurant 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 25 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: The Winking Owl, 123 Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Winking Owl Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashers Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 9 January 2017 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 17 November 2022 |
| The Coffee Corner Other catering premises | at this address | Pass | 8 February 2024 |
| Aviemore Indian Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Improvement required | 20 January 2023 |
| Cobbs Cafe Other catering premises | at this address | Improvement required | 22 May 2024 |
| Coffee Pot Aviemore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Improvement required | 7 May 2024 |
| Mambos Other catering premises | at this address | Improvement required | 26 November 2024 |
| Old Bridge Inn Other catering premises | at this address | Improvement required | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Winking Owl Restaurant
What is Winking Owl Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Winking Owl Restaurant does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Winking Owl Restaurant last inspected?
Winking Owl Restaurant was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Winking Owl Restaurant 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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