Gillespie's Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Lanarkshire
Gillespie's Family Butchers 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
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 52 Main Street, Forth, ML11 8BS
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Gillespie's Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inns Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Pass | 18 July 2025 |
| Kardis Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Forth St Paul's - Rainforest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | Pass | 3 June 2026 |
| Lindsay and Gilmour Pharmacy Forth Retailers - other | 173 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 173 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| A.& C.Ross Central Garage Retailers - other | 174 yards away | Pass | 3 January 2020 |
| Forth Sports And Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | Pass | 7 September 2016 |
| Wong's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | Pass | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about Gillespie's Family Butchers
What is Gillespie's Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Gillespie's Family Butchers does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Gillespie's Family Butchers last inspected?
Gillespie's Family Butchers was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Lanarkshire Council inspects Gillespie's Family Butchers 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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