Essen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Fife
Essen passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the takeaway met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: 131 Main Street Kelty Fife, KY4 0AQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Essen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Pass | 11 June 2024 |
| Flawless Hair And Beauty Retailers - other | 145 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2019 |
| Clentry Nursery School/college/university | 245 yards away | Pass | 11 September 2019 |
| Amies Supermarket Retailers - other | 283 yards away | Pass | 5 October 2009 |
| Caspian Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | Pass | 29 April 2026 |
| Golden Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | Pass | 16 December 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 350 yards away | Pass | 23 May 2019 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 352 yards away | Pass | 12 December 2017 |
Questions about Essen
What is Essen's food hygiene rating?
Essen does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Essen last inspected?
Essen was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fife Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Fife Council inspects Essen 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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