Initiative Community Pantry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Dumfries and Galloway
Initiative Community Pantry was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the distributor fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 39 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Initiative Community Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma McFadyen Care Home Caring Premises | 29 yards away | Pass | 3 December 2024 |
| Dalbeattie Baptist Church Other catering premises | 29 yards away | Pass | 30 January 2018 |
| Seahorse Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | Pass | 6 September 2021 |
| Carson Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 29 yards away | Improvement required | 27 November 2024 |
| Shezan Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | Pass | 13 April 2022 |
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 yards away | Exempt | 26 April 2023 |
| Marios Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 23 October 2018 |
| The Granite Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 18 April 2018 |
Questions about Initiative Community Pantry
What is Initiative Community Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Initiative Community Pantry does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Initiative Community Pantry last inspected?
Initiative Community Pantry was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dumfries and Galloway Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dumfries and Galloway Council inspects Initiative Community Pantry 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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