The Howff food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Aberdeen City
The Howff passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 6 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: 365 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Howff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8848 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | Pass | 21 January 2026 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | Pass | 4 December 2025 |
| A and B Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 222 yards away | Pass | 8 December 2011 |
| Acropolis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | Pass | 7 May 2024 |
| 474 by Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | Pass | 27 February 2025 |
| Aberdeen Whisky Shop Retailers - other | 267 yards away | Pass | 26 March 2014 |
| Almondine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | Pass | 16 February 2022 |
| 22 Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2014 |
Questions about The Howff
What is The Howff's food hygiene rating?
The Howff does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Howff last inspected?
The Howff was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeen City Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeen City Council inspects The Howff 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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