The Birch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Dunbartonshire
The Birch 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: 3 Birch Road, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, G82 2RN
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Birch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Snacks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 344 yards away | Pass | 1 July 2026 |
| Dumbarton Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Dumbarton Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 April 2026 |
| Braehead Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 21 April 2026 |
| Auntie's Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 5 January 2026 |
| Denny Civic Theatre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 7 August 2024 |
| Fergies Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 4 November 2025 |
| Glencairn Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about The Birch
What is The Birch's food hygiene rating?
The Birch does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Birch last inspected?
The Birch was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Dunbartonshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
West Dunbartonshire Council inspects The Birch 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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