News Stand food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Ayrshire
News Stand passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 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: 29-31 Dockhead Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5ED
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to News Stand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bicket Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 29 May 2026 |
| Greggs of Rutherglen Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 16 January 2024 |
| Baillie's Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 53 yards away | Pass | 28 October 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 53 yards away | Pass | 20 March 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 56 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| China Unicorn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | Pass | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 94 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2022 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc., Retailers - other | 94 yards away | Pass | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about News Stand
What is News Stand's food hygiene rating?
News Stand does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was News Stand last inspected?
News Stand was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 News Stand 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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News Stand is one of 558 rated food businesses in Ayrshire. See every hygiene rating in Ayrshire →
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