The Smithy Cafe Restaurant
The Smithy Cafe Restaurant is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Smithy Museum 11 Balfour, Shapinsay, KW17 2DX, in the Orkney Islands local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required (Improvement Required). Orkney Islands oversees 472 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Orkney Islands 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
- Smithy Museum 11 Balfour, Shapinsay
- Postcode
- KW17 2DX
- Local Authority
- Orkney Islands
- Scheme Type
- FHIS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1616210
Location
Nearby Businesses
- Thomas Sinclair Pass
- Shapinsay Honey Awaiting Inspection
- Balfour Brewery Company Awaiting Inspection
- Shapinsay Community School Pass
- Shapinsay Nursery Awaiting Inspection
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Smithy Cafe Restaurant?
The Smithy Cafe Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required out of 5, as assessed by Orkney Islands.
What does a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
When was The Smithy Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
The Smithy Cafe Restaurant was last inspected on 2025-06-06. 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 The Smithy Cafe Restaurant located?
The Smithy Cafe Restaurant is located at Smithy Museum 11 Balfour, Shapinsay , KW17 2DX, in the Orkney Islands local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the KW17 postcode area.