The Cream Chimneys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Scottish Borders
The Cream Chimneys was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: The Cream Chimneys 15 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cream Chimneys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Pass | 7 February 2017 |
| Red Rocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | Pass | 4 January 2018 |
| Kitty's Homemade Ginger Wine Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Pass | 27 April 2020 |
| Luckie Beans Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Pass | 23 February 2019 |
| The Lambman Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Pass | 24 April 2020 |
| Berwick Shellfish Company Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 16 August 2023 |
| Chocofina Retailers - other | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 19 March 2026 |
| Catherine & Compay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | Exempt | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cream Chimneys
What is The Cream Chimneys's food hygiene rating?
The Cream Chimneys does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Cream Chimneys last inspected?
The Cream Chimneys was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders Council inspects The Cream Chimneys 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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