Townhead Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Ayrshire
Townhead Stores was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
This is a fresh result: Townhead Stores was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Townhead Stores, 27-31 Townhead, Irvine, KA12 0BH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Townhead Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | Pass | 8 December 2025 |
| Adesso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | Pass | 23 August 2024 |
| Glebe Primary School School/college/university | 156 yards away | Pass | 19 February 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2026 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - other | 326 yards away | Pass | 9 November 2022 |
| Ambassador Restaurant/Raymond's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | Pass | 20 October 2025 |
| Irvine Late Shop Retailers - other | 335 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2024 |
| Fran's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | Pass | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Townhead Stores
What is Townhead Stores's food hygiene rating?
Townhead Stores does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Townhead Stores last inspected?
Townhead Stores was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
North Ayrshire Council inspects Townhead Stores 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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Townhead Stores is one of 558 rated food businesses in Ayrshire. See every hygiene rating in Ayrshire →
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