The Ghillie Dhu food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ayrshire
The Ghillie Dhu 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 14 May 2026, 2 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: 11 Burns Statue Square, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1SU
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ghillie Dhu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayrshire & Galloway Hotel/Meridian Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | Pass | 26 February 2025 |
| 88 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | Pass | 1 May 2026 |
| Astoria Cinema Retailers - other | 110 yards away | Pass | 7 April 2025 |
| Blue Lagoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | Pass | 9 March 2026 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | Pass | 2 February 2024 |
| Black Rooster Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | Pass | 20 March 2026 |
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | Pass | 30 January 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Ghillie Dhu
What is The Ghillie Dhu's food hygiene rating?
The Ghillie Dhu does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Ghillie Dhu last inspected?
The Ghillie Dhu was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 The Ghillie Dhu 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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