Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Orkney Islands
Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the hotel fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 5 June 2026, 3 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: Ayre Hotel, Ayre Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1QX
How this rating has changed
Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd was re-inspected on 5 June 2026 and held its rating of Improvement Required.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | Pass Improvement Required | Held |
| 19 February 2019 | Improvement Required Improvement Required | Held |
| 5 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 Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney Distilling Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | Pass | 30 January 2026 |
| Tickety Boo Retailers - other | 65 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2024 |
| The Auld Motor Hoose Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | Pass | 31 October 2024 |
| Helgi's Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | Pass | 27 June 2025 |
| K H Orkney Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 201 yards away | Pass | 9 February 2026 |
| Orkney Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | Pass | 2 September 2024 |
| Orkney Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | Pass | 26 March 2026 |
| St Ola Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 201 yards away | Pass | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd
What is Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd last inspected?
Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd was last inspected on 5 June 2026, 3 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 Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd 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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Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd is one of 111 rated food businesses in Kirkwall. See every hygiene rating in Kirkwall →
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