The Merkister Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Orkney Islands
The Merkister Hotel 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 12 May 2025, 14 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: Merkister Hotel, Russland Road, Harray, KW17 2LF
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Merkister Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fridge at Dounby Community Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 7 December 2022 |
| Dounby Community School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 7 December 2022 |
| Mara Lodge - Spence Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about The Merkister Hotel
What is The Merkister Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Merkister Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Merkister Hotel last inspected?
The Merkister Hotel was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 The Merkister 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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