The Heron (Food Pod) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Lanarkshire
The Heron (Food Pod) passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the takeaway met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 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: Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3RB
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Heron (Food Pod), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro @ the Loch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | Pass | 18 July 2024 |
| Alona Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 23 April 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 23 January 2018 |
| Bothwell Out Of School Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 27 June 2025 |
| Bothwell Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 7 December 2022 |
| Bothwell Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 15 May 2019 |
| Bothwell Castle Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Heron (Food Pod)
What is The Heron (Food Pod)'s food hygiene rating?
The Heron (Food Pod) does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Heron (Food Pod) last inspected?
The Heron (Food Pod) was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
North Lanarkshire Council inspects The Heron (Food Pod) 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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