Which? looked at Food Standards Agency data for 384 local council areas in the UK in its bid for greater transparency about food hygiene ratings. This comes as new research from the watchdog reveals the best and worst areas of the UK for takeaway and restaurant food hygiene. Scotland has its own food hygiene systems, with restaurants rated “pass” or “improvement required”. Here are Scotland’s top ten areas with an “improvement required” rating.
1. Aberdeen City
The percentage of businesses in Aberdeen City with an 'improvement required" rating is 23.78% Photo: Shutterstock
2. City of Edinburgh
The percentage of businesses in Edinburgh with an 'improvement required" rating is 20.11% Photo: Shutterstock
3. Highland
The percentage of businesses in the Highland council area with an 'improvement required" rating is 18.28% Photo: Shutterstock
4. Dundee City
The percentage of businesses in Dundee City with an 'improvement required" rating is 16.23% Photo: Shutterstock