Eglinton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Ayrshire
Eglinton Arms was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: 27 Main Street, Dreghorn, KA11 4AQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Eglinton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreghorn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | Pass | 19 June 2025 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | Pass | 26 February 2026 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | Pass | 13 June 2023 |
| Curry King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | Pass | 6 November 2025 |
| Dreghorn Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | Pass | 14 February 2025 |
| Fish by Nico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | Pass | 27 January 2026 |
| Dreghorn Primary School School/college/university | 421 yards away | Pass | 20 January 2025 |
| Greenwood Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Eglinton Arms
What is Eglinton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Eglinton Arms does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Eglinton Arms last inspected?
Eglinton Arms was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
North Ayrshire Council inspects Eglinton Arms 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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