Saffron Restaurant & Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shetland Islands
Saffron Restaurant & Bar 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: 4 North Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Saffron Restaurant & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Morrisons Retailers - other | 87 yards away | Improvement required | 3 April 2025 |
| Happy Haddock Shetland Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | Improvement required | 31 March 2025 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | Exempt | 5 December 2016 |
| Shetland Amenity Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bolts Mini Market Retailers - other | 175 yards away | Pass | 23 April 2026 |
| Scalloway Meat Company Ltd Retailers - other | 175 yards away | Pass | 27 April 2026 |
| Scoop Wholefoods Retailers - other | 175 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 23 April 2026 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | Pass | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Saffron Restaurant & Bar
What is Saffron Restaurant & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Saffron Restaurant & Bar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Saffron Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
Saffron Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shetland Islands Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Shetland Islands Council inspects Saffron Restaurant & Bar 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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