Paolo's Italian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Scottish Borders
Paolo's Italian 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
This is a fresh result: Paolo's Italian was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 Market Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AD
How this rating has changed
Paolo's Italian was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of Pass.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | Pass Pass | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Paolo's Italian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gino's Gelateria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | Pass | 28 August 2025 |
| Lovely By Pandyk Other catering premises | 22 yards away | Pass | 9 June 2026 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | Pass | 8 April 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | Pass | 9 October 2024 |
| Fountain News & Confectionary Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Baguette N Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | Pass | 3 December 2025 |
| Gala Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | Pass | 19 August 2026 |
| Corn Mill Court Caring Premises | 79 yards away | Pass | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Paolo's Italian
What is Paolo's Italian's food hygiene rating?
Paolo's Italian does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Paolo's Italian last inspected?
Paolo's Italian was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders Council inspects Paolo's Italian 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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Paolo's Italian is one of 166 rated food businesses in Galashiels. See every hygiene rating in Galashiels →
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