Pomona Guest House and Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Orkney Islands
Pomona Guest House and Cafe 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 3 April 2025, 15 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: Pomona Cafe, 9 Albert Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pomona Guest House and Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Food Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | Pass | 23 April 2026 |
| Jolly's of Orkney Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 11 November 2024 |
| Aal Fired Up Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | Pass | 24 May 2023 |
| Community Fridge Retailers - other | 48 yards away | Pass | 22 February 2022 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 58 yards away | Pass | 18 June 2024 |
| Old Library Coworking Ltd Other catering premises | 59 yards away | Pass | 9 September 2024 |
| Orkney Brewery Bottle Shop Retailers - other | 68 yards away | Pass | 18 June 2024 |
| Harbour Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | Pass | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Pomona Guest House and Cafe
What is Pomona Guest House and Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Pomona Guest House and Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Pomona Guest House and Cafe last inspected?
Pomona Guest House and Cafe was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 Pomona Guest House and Cafe 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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