The Smiddy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Argyll and Bute
The Smiddy passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 5 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Smiddy Bistro Smithy Lane Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8TA, PA31 8TA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Smiddy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat A Lot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | Pass | 27 January 2026 |
| The Corner Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 18 May 2026 |
| Marmalade Deli 2023 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 14 February 2023 |
| Argyll Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | Pass | 11 April 2023 |
| Green Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | Pass | 30 August 2024 |
| Cafe 35 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | Pass | 13 October 2021 |
| Stag Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 113 yards away | Pass | 22 October 2019 |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | Pass | 20 October 2021 |
Questions about The Smiddy
What is The Smiddy's food hygiene rating?
The Smiddy does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Smiddy last inspected?
The Smiddy was last inspected on 5 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Argyll and Bute Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Argyll and Bute Council inspects The Smiddy 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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