The Hitching Post food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dumfries and Galloway
The Hitching Post 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 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 42 Eastfield Road, Dumfries, DG1 2EQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hitching Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benvenuto Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | Pass | 26 October 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 yards away | Pass | 1 December 2016 |
| Euro Route Retailers - other | 432 yards away | Pass | 24 April 2016 |
| Balmoral Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 28 November 2024 |
| Bruno's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 March 2018 |
| Caledonian Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 7 March 2018 |
| Georgetown Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 5 February 2020 |
| Good Fillers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about The Hitching Post
What is The Hitching Post's food hygiene rating?
The Hitching Post does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Hitching Post last inspected?
The Hitching Post was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dumfries and Galloway Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dumfries and Galloway Council inspects The Hitching Post 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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