The Elms Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Ayrshire
The Elms Bar passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: The Elms, 21-23 Raise Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5JX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Elms Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymmies Kitchen/Fryd Retailers - other | 172 yards away | Pass | 14 March 2023 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | Pass | 13 June 2024 |
| Bobby's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | Pass | 6 November 2023 |
| Bradshaw Nursery Caring Premises | 262 yards away | Pass | 22 January 2025 |
| Fresh Infruti Retailers - other | 285 yards away | Pass | 23 April 2026 |
| China Unicorn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | Pass | 10 February 2026 |
| Happy Inn Saltcoats Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | Pass | 12 January 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 304 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about The Elms Bar
What is The Elms Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Elms Bar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Elms Bar last inspected?
The Elms Bar was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months 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 The Elms Bar 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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