Thomas Sinclair Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Orkney Islands
Thomas Sinclair Stores 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 November 2025, 7 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: Shoreside, Shapinsay, KW17 2DX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thomas Sinclair Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smithy Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | Improvement required | 6 June 2025 |
| Shapinsay Honey Farmers/growers | 172 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shapinsay Community School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 27 November 2025 |
| Shapinsay Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Thomas Sinclair Stores
What is Thomas Sinclair Stores's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Sinclair Stores does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Thomas Sinclair Stores last inspected?
Thomas Sinclair Stores was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Orkney Islands Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Orkney Islands Council inspects Thomas Sinclair Stores 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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