Charcoals Hamilton food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Lanarkshire
Charcoals Hamilton was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: Unit A, 21 Gateside Street, Hamilton, ML3 7HT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charcoals Hamilton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | Pass | 26 February 2026 |
| Alfie's Fish Bar & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | Pass | 27 February 2023 |
| Burgur Grill Hamilton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | Pass | 27 April 2026 |
| Cadzow Bakehouse Retailers - other | 108 yards away | Pass | 5 November 2025 |
| Butterburn Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2019 |
| Baynes Family Bakers Retailers - other | 330 yards away | Pass | 24 July 2025 |
| Belles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | Pass | 1 October 2025 |
| Bar Zero Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 20 January 2019 |
Questions about Charcoals Hamilton
What is Charcoals Hamilton's food hygiene rating?
Charcoals Hamilton does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Charcoals Hamilton last inspected?
Charcoals Hamilton was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 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 Charcoals Hamilton 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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