Mainholm Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ayrshire
Mainholm Stores 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: 2 Mainholm Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0QF
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mainholm Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 31 March 2026 |
| Braehead Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Braehead Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 10 June 2026 |
| Ayr St Quivox Parish Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 15 August 2024 |
| Ayr Racecourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 18 April 2024 |
| Action For Children Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 19 March 2026 |
| Bannatyne's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 29 May 2025 |
| Ally McLeod Suite Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Mainholm Stores
What is Mainholm Stores's food hygiene rating?
Mainholm Stores does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Mainholm Stores last inspected?
Mainholm Stores was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire Council inspects Mainholm Stores 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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Mainholm Stores is one of 482 rated food businesses in Ayr. See every hygiene rating in Ayr →
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