Tarmachan Cafe

Q: What does a food hygiene rating of Pass mean?

A rating of 0 means urgent improvement is required. The business was found to have serious hygiene failures that pose a risk to public health.

Pass

Inspected: 2025-05-09

Tarmachan Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Quarry Studios, Crathie, Ballater, AB35 5UL, in the Aberdeenshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). Aberdeenshire oversees 2,740 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Aberdeenshire 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.

Details

Business Type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address: Quarry Studios, Crathie, Ballater
Postcode: AB35 5UL
Local Authority: Aberdeenshire
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 1279761

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Tarmachan Cafe?

Tarmachan Cafe has a food hygiene rating of Pass out of 5, as assessed by Aberdeenshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of Pass mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

When was Tarmachan Cafe last inspected?

Tarmachan Cafe was last inspected on 2025-05-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Tarmachan Cafe located?

Tarmachan Cafe is located at Quarry Studios, Crathie, Ballater , AB35 5UL, in the Aberdeenshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AB35 postcode area.