Browns the Butcher food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · South Lanarkshire
Browns the Butcher was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the producer fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 4 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: 16 Main Street, Douglas, ML11 0QW
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Browns the Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spice of Life Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Pass | 1 April 2026 |
| Douglas Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Douglas Bakery Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Improvement required | 11 June 2026 |
| M. Farren Limited (Chemists) Retailers - other | 133 yards away | Pass | 17 January 2017 |
| Shopsmart Retailers - other | 133 yards away | Pass | 23 May 2017 |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2019 |
| St Bride Lodge Of Freemasons Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | Pass | 25 October 2019 |
Questions about Browns the Butcher
What is Browns the Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Browns the Butcher does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Browns the Butcher last inspected?
Browns the Butcher was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Lanarkshire Council inspects Browns the Butcher 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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