Banff Springs Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Aberdeenshire
Banff Springs Hotel was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the hotel fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 7 May 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: Golden Knowes Road, Banff, AB45 2JE
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Banff Springs Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Banff Caring Premises | 275 yards away | Exempt | 29 April 2021 |
| Morning, Noon & Night Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | Pass | 8 April 2019 |
| Ascona Victoria Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Improvement required | 18 June 2026 |
| Cheyne's Of Banff Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 26 May 2025 |
| Deveron Community Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 31 January 2020 |
| Rex's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 9 November 2022 |
| Banff Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 3 August 2020 |
| Crown Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 31 August 2022 |
Questions about Banff Springs Hotel
What is Banff Springs Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Banff Springs Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Banff Springs Hotel last inspected?
Banff Springs Hotel was last inspected on 7 May 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 Banff Springs Hotel 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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