A. E. Brown & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Aberdeenshire
A. E. Brown & Son was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: Brown Butchers, 14 Main Street, AB53 4AD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to A. E. Brown & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilly's Take-Away Other catering premises | 4 yards away | Pass | 17 September 2024 |
| Milano Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | Pass | 4 July 2023 |
| Barrels And Botanicals Retailers - other | 4 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 25 August 2020 |
| Teenie & Stams Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| Celebrations (Turriff) limited Other catering premises | 48 yards away | Pass | 9 November 2022 |
| Esther's Manna House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | Pass | 6 February 2026 |
| Premier Turriff Retailers - other | 66 yards away | Pass | 16 February 2026 |
| Pittas Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | Improvement required | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about A. E. Brown & Son
What is A. E. Brown & Son's food hygiene rating?
A. E. Brown & Son does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was A. E. Brown & Son last inspected?
A. E. Brown & Son was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 A. E. Brown & Son 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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