The Lovat Lochness food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Highland
The Lovat Lochness was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the business fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: Fort Augustus, Inverness, PH32 4DU
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lovat Lochness, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorien House Other catering premises | 59 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 22 November 2001 |
| Beaufort House Pizza cafe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 59 yards away | Pass | 24 February 2025 |
| Cobbs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | Pass | 8 May 2019 |
| Cobbs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | Pass | 30 January 2019 |
| Highland Ice Cream Retailers - other | 88 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bothy Bite Other catering premises | 89 yards away | Pass | 24 January 2018 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | Pass | 28 February 2023 |
| DelightfulNess Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Lovat Lochness
What is The Lovat Lochness's food hygiene rating?
The Lovat Lochness does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Lovat Lochness last inspected?
The Lovat Lochness was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 The Lovat Lochness 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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