Zest food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Lanarkshire
Zest was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the business fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 13 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 69 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstyle Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 32 yards away | Pass | 15 January 2019 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 62 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Biggar Primary School School/college/university | 73 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 15 November 2024 |
| Biggar Youth Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | Improvement required | 25 February 2026 |
| Biggar Municipal Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | Pass | 26 March 2019 |
| The Orchard Deli Retailers - other | 82 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gillespie Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | Pass | 5 August 2025 |
| Iain Hamilton Newsagents Retailers - other | 95 yards away | Pass | 30 October 2018 |
Questions about Zest
What is Zest's food hygiene rating?
Zest does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Zest last inspected?
Zest was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Lanarkshire Council inspects Zest 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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