Shapinsay Kirk Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Orkney Islands
Shapinsay Kirk Cafe passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 14 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: North Church, Brecks Road, Shapinsay, KW17 2EA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shapinsay Kirk Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & S Meason Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Norse Pilgrim Limited (SC602712) Farmers/growers | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shapinsay Community School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | Pass | 27 November 2025 |
| Shapinsay Nursery School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thomas Sinclair Stores Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Pass | 27 November 2025 |
| The Smithy Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | Improvement required | 6 June 2025 |
| Shapinsay Honey Farmers/growers | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Shapinsay Kirk Cafe
What is Shapinsay Kirk Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Shapinsay Kirk Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Shapinsay Kirk Cafe last inspected?
Shapinsay Kirk Cafe was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Orkney Islands Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Orkney Islands Council inspects Shapinsay Kirk Cafe 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Shapinsay Kirk Cafe and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Orkney Islands inspects and rates 463 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Orkney Islands →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.orkney.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →