The Indian Cottage/Nico's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Dunbartonshire
The Indian Cottage/Nico's 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
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: The Indian Cottage 10 Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 1QD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Indian Cottage/Nico's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppermint Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Pass | 12 November 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | Pass | 24 March 2026 |
| Happy Days Nursery Caring Premises | 63 yards away | Pass | 10 January 2025 |
| Kirky Mahal Takaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | Pass | 2 September 2025 |
| Good Luck Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | Pass | 10 November 2025 |
| Misanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | Pass | 5 August 2025 |
| McGinley's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | Pass | 17 April 2026 |
| Paolo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | Pass | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about The Indian Cottage/Nico's
What is The Indian Cottage/Nico's's food hygiene rating?
The Indian Cottage/Nico's does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Indian Cottage/Nico's last inspected?
The Indian Cottage/Nico's was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Dunbartonshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
East Dunbartonshire Council inspects The Indian Cottage/Nico's 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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