Cost-u-Less food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Midlothian
Cost-u-Less was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 17 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 25 McNeill Avenue Loanhead Midlothian EH20 9LE, EH20 9LE
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cost-u-Less, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian Kitchen (Loanhead Miners Club) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 3 October 2025 |
| Costco Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 28 November 2024 |
| Costco Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 9 March 2026 |
| Costco Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 August 2023 |
| Costco Service Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 6 March 2026 |
| Food Court Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 August 2023 |
| Bilston Glen Pit Stop Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 10 June 2026 |
| Forresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about Cost-u-Less
What is Cost-u-Less's food hygiene rating?
Cost-u-Less does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Cost-u-Less last inspected?
Cost-u-Less was last inspected on 17 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Cost-u-Less 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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