Delgatie Castle Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Aberdeenshire
Delgatie Castle Tearoom was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Delgatie Castle, Delgaty, AB53 5TD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Delgatie Castle Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turriff Community Resource Centre Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | 22 September 2011 |
| Turriff Cottage Hospital Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | Pass | 9 November 2023 |
| Turriff Bowling Club Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Pass | 16 September 2019 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | Improvement required | 15 January 2026 |
| I M Foods Distributors/Transporters | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | 8 September 2025 |
| Moonlight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | Pass | 24 October 2023 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.8 miles away | Pass | 4 June 2025 |
| The Rustic Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | Pass | 11 December 2018 |
Questions about Delgatie Castle Tearoom
What is Delgatie Castle Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Delgatie Castle Tearoom does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Delgatie Castle Tearoom last inspected?
Delgatie Castle Tearoom was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Delgatie Castle Tearoom 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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