Ben View Phoenix Hotel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Highland
Ben View Phoenix Hotel 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 16 June 2026, 2 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: Strontian, Acharacle, PH36 4HY
How this rating has changed
Ben View Phoenix Hotel was re-inspected on 16 June 2026 and held its rating of Improvement Required.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | Pass Improvement Required | Held |
| 15 July 2026 | Improvement Required Improvement Required | Held |
| 16 June 2026 | Improvement Required Improvement Required | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ben View Phoenix Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strontian Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 14 June 2012 |
| The Strontian Hotel Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 30 April 2012 |
| Cafe Sunart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Improvement required | 22 May 2024 |
| The Bothy Bar and Restaraunt Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dail Mhor House Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | 13 May 2022 |
| The Strontian Distillery Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Ben View Phoenix Hotel
What is Ben View Phoenix Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Ben View Phoenix Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Ben View Phoenix Hotel last inspected?
Ben View Phoenix Hotel was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 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 Ben View Phoenix 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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Ben View Phoenix Hotel is one of 41 rated food businesses in Acharacle. See every hygiene rating in Acharacle →
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