Dark Essence food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Fife
Dark Essence passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the business met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: 169 Links Street Kirkcaldy Fife, KY1 1QR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dark Essence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Gyros House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | Pass | 11 February 2026 |
| A R Hodge Fish Merchant Retailers - other | 243 yards away | Pass | 6 August 2014 |
| Christian Centre Ministries Other catering premises | 252 yards away | Pass | 12 March 2002 |
| Abbotshall Pub/bar/nightclub | 423 yards away | Pass | 5 February 2026 |
| Cups 'N' Cakes By Monica Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 February 2018 |
| Cochrane's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 20 February 2014 |
| Cafe 04 Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 January 2026 |
| Burger Island Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Dark Essence
What is Dark Essence's food hygiene rating?
Dark Essence does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Dark Essence last inspected?
Dark Essence was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Dark Essence 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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