Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dumfries and Galloway
Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office has no published result under Scotland's food hygiene scheme yet.
The rating: Exempt
The rating dates from 8 July 2016, more than 10 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: 23 St Cuthbert's Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 19 yards away | Pass | 23 January 2025 |
| The Little Bakery Retailers - other | 28 yards away | Pass | 7 January 2019 |
| Mulberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 20 April 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | Exempt | 5 March 2025 |
| Clann Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| The Belfry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | Pass | 5 October 2018 |
| Auld Alliance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2018 |
| Scran-Tastic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office
What is Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Exempt".
When was Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office last inspected?
Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office was last inspected on 8 July 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dumfries and Galloway Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dumfries and Galloway Council inspects Thomsons Newsagent / Post Office 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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