The Merkister Hotel
The Merkister Hotel is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Merkister Hotel, Russland Road, Harray, KW17 2LF, in the Orkney Islands local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 May 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
- Merkister Hotel, Russland Road, Harray
- Postcode
- KW17 2LF
- Local Authority
- Orkney Islands
- Scheme Type
- FHIS
- FHRS Business ID
- 565062
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Merkister Hotel?
The Merkister Hotel 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 Merkister Hotel last inspected?
The Merkister Hotel was last inspected on 2025-05-12. 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 Merkister Hotel located?
The Merkister Hotel is located at Merkister Hotel, Russland Road, Harray , KW17 2LF, in the Orkney Islands local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the KW17 postcode area.