Birsay Bay Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Orkney Islands
Birsay Bay Tearoom passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 31 March 2023, more than 3 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: Birsay Bay Tearoom, Linkshouse Road, The Palace, KW17 2LX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Birsay Bay Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Stores Birsay - Gordon and Sarah Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 1 October 2025 |
| Birsay Heritage Trust Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 13 February 2020 |
| Vikings View BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2025 |
| Birsay Community Association Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Pass | 13 April 2023 |
Questions about Birsay Bay Tearoom
What is Birsay Bay Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Birsay Bay Tearoom does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Birsay Bay Tearoom last inspected?
Birsay Bay Tearoom was last inspected on 31 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Birsay Bay Tearoom 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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