The Upper Crust food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Argyll and Bute
The Upper Crust 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 10 October 2025, 10 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: The Upper Crust 88A West Clyde Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8BB, G84 8BB
How this rating has changed
The Upper Crust was re-inspected on 10 October 2025 and held its rating of Improvement Required.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2025 | Pass Improvement Required | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Upper Crust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Mare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | Pass | 6 June 2019 |
| Craigard Tearoom IV Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | Pass | 2 June 2026 |
| Clyde Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | Pass | 2 February 2023 |
| Balneario Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 4 June 2025 |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | Pass | 26 April 2019 |
| Lodge St George No. 503 Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | Pass | 25 March 2010 |
| Masala Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | Pass | 19 February 2026 |
| The Henry Bell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | Pass | 9 October 2019 |
Questions about The Upper Crust
What is The Upper Crust's food hygiene rating?
The Upper Crust does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Upper Crust last inspected?
The Upper Crust was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Argyll and Bute Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Argyll and Bute Council inspects The Upper Crust 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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