Buchan's Ices food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Aberdeenshire
Buchan's Ices was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 16 April 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: 13 Mid Street, St Combs, AB43 8YX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Buchan's Ices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roads Community Cafe Other catering premises | 319 yards away | Pass | 26 January 2023 |
| St Combs Primary School School/college/university | 319 yards away | Pass | 23 November 2011 |
| Inverallochy Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 15 December 2015 |
| Inverallochy School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | Pass | 15 December 2005 |
| Share House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | Pass | 7 January 2025 |
| Inverallochy School Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 3 May 2018 |
| Peters Ices Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | Pass | 13 January 2026 |
| The Salvation Army Invercairn Corps Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | Pass | 24 November 2016 |
Questions about Buchan's Ices
What is Buchan's Ices's food hygiene rating?
Buchan's Ices does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Buchan's Ices last inspected?
Buchan's Ices was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects Buchan's Ices 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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