GK Food Service food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Midlothian
GK Food Service was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the distributor fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: Unit 1B Poltonhall Industrial Estate Polton Road Lasswade EH18 1BW, EH18 1BW
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to GK Food Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dani's Takeway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 4 June 2026 |
| Drummond Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 14 August 2024 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2023 |
| Bright Sparks Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 14 November 2022 |
| Cherry Road Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 13 August 2024 |
| Cheeky'z Bar Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 6 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 11 December 2024 |
| Bannoc Brewhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 1 November 2022 |
Questions about GK Food Service
What is GK Food Service's food hygiene rating?
GK Food Service does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was GK Food Service last inspected?
GK Food Service was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Midlothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Midlothian Council inspects GK Food Service 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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