The Townhouse Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Scottish Borders
The Townhouse Hotel was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
This is a fresh result: The Townhouse Hotel was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Townhouse Hotel 3 Market Square, Melrose, TD6 9PQ
How this rating has changed
The Townhouse Hotel was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of Improvement Required.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | Pass Improvement Required | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Townhouse Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Country Kitchen Deli Retailers - other | 17 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Burts Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | Pass | 11 June 2025 |
| MacVicars Of Melrose Retailers - other | 35 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Abbey Fine Wines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2026 |
| Coffee Inc Mobile caterer | 52 yards away | Pass | 26 February 2026 |
| Melrose Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | Pass | 13 January 2026 |
| W A Williamson Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Pass | 18 February 2019 |
| Twelve Triangles Other catering premises | 67 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Townhouse Hotel
What is The Townhouse Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Townhouse Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Townhouse Hotel last inspected?
The Townhouse Hotel was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders Council inspects The Townhouse Hotel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Townhouse Hotel is one of 61 rated food businesses in Melrose. See every hygiene rating in Melrose →
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