Donaldsons of Orkney food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Orkney Islands
Donaldsons of Orkney passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the food producer met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: 38 Albert Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Donaldsons of Orkney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclairs Ice Cream Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 25 January 2024 |
| Orkney Brewery Bottle Shop Retailers - other | 44 yards away | Pass | 18 June 2024 |
| Highland Park Off Licence Shop Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Pass | 23 October 2024 |
| Argos Bakery Ltd (Shop) Retailers - other | 61 yards away | Pass | 23 February 2026 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 69 yards away | Pass | 18 June 2024 |
| Cafelolz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | Pass | 20 March 2025 |
| Old Library Coworking Ltd Other catering premises | 88 yards away | Pass | 9 September 2024 |
| Aal Fired Up Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | Pass | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Donaldsons of Orkney
What is Donaldsons of Orkney's food hygiene rating?
Donaldsons of Orkney does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Donaldsons of Orkney last inspected?
Donaldsons of Orkney was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Donaldsons of Orkney 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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Donaldsons of Orkney is one of 113 rated food businesses in Kirkwall. See every hygiene rating in Kirkwall →
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