The Loch Side Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lothian
The Loch Side Cafe passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 24 November 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: High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7ER
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Loch Side Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brae Court Caring Premises | at this address | Pass | 1 June 2026 |
| Christie The Baker Retailers - other | 66 yards away | Pass | 3 November 2025 |
| Oriana's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | Pass | 16 January 2026 |
| Bamboo Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | Pass | 28 May 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | Pass | 9 December 2025 |
| Cosy Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | Pass | 7 November 2025 |
| Golden Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | Pass | 28 April 2025 |
| Hugh Black & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | Pass | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about The Loch Side Cafe
What is The Loch Side Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Loch Side Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Loch Side Cafe last inspected?
The Loch Side Cafe was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
West Lothian Council inspects The Loch Side Cafe 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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