Puddocks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Fife
Puddocks was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the business fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 15 June 2026, 2 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: High Street Falkland Cupar Fife, KY15 7BU
How this rating has changed
Puddocks was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of Improvement Required.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 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 Puddocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falkland Parish Church Other catering premises | at this address | Pass | 2 August 2006 |
| Fayre Earth Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 28 April 2014 |
| The Covenanter Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | Pass | 17 April 2025 |
| Town House Deli And Bakery Other catering premises | 59 yards away | Pass | 3 November 2025 |
| Tootsie's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 12 June 2014 |
| The Stag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | Pass | 18 February 2026 |
| The Cottage Craft Centre Retailers - other | 83 yards away | Pass | 23 May 2003 |
| Falkland Village Hall Other catering premises | 93 yards away | Pass | 14 April 2017 |
Questions about Puddocks
What is Puddocks's food hygiene rating?
Puddocks does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Puddocks last inspected?
Puddocks was last inspected on 15 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fife Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Fife Council inspects Puddocks 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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