The Pillar Box Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lothian
The Pillar Box 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: Main Street, Dechmont, EH52 6LG
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Pillar Box Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 March 2026 |
| Calderwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 12 February 2025 |
| Calder Villa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 22 April 2026 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 5 February 2025 |
| Golden Earl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 17 September 2025 |
| Cunnigar House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Pillar Box Cafe
What is The Pillar Box Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Pillar Box Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Pillar Box Cafe last inspected?
The Pillar Box Cafe was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Pillar Box 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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