The Breakwater

The Breakwater is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Port Of Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Ness, HS2 0XA, in the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) oversees 651 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) is 0.0 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from Improvement Required to Pass since 22 August 2024.