163 Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Ayrshire
163 Chinese Takeaway was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: 163 Whitletts Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0JQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to 163 Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braehead Early Years Centre School/college/university | 201 yards away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Braehead Primary School School/college/university | 201 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 10 June 2026 |
| Ayr Racecourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 18 April 2024 |
| Action For Children Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 19 March 2026 |
| Ally McLeod Suite Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 5 September 2024 |
| Ayr United Football Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 16 April 2025 |
| Cameron's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 25 March 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about 163 Chinese Takeaway
What is 163 Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
163 Chinese Takeaway does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was 163 Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
163 Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire Council inspects 163 Chinese Takeaway 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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