Cafe Balfe

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: 2026-03-03

Cafe Balfe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 118 West Blackhall Street, Greenock, PA15 1XR, in the Inverclyde local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). Inverclyde oversees 627 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Inverclyde 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: 118 West Blackhall Street, Greenock
Postcode: PA15 1XR
Local Authority: Inverclyde
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 452

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cafe Balfe?

Cafe Balfe has a food hygiene rating of Pass out of 5, as assessed by Inverclyde.

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

When was Cafe Balfe last inspected?

Cafe Balfe was last inspected on 2026-03-03. 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 Cafe Balfe located?

Cafe Balfe is located at 118 West Blackhall Street, Greenock , PA15 1XR, in the Inverclyde local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PA15 postcode area.