Empire food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Lanarkshire
Empire 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: 256 Main Street, Blantyre, G72 0DH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Empire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | Pass | 19 September 2017 |
| Blantyre Old Parish Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | Pass | 26 March 2018 |
| Bright Horizons Hamilton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 24 April 2025 |
| Blantyre Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 11 July 2022 |
| Auchinraith Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 1 October 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 6 September 2016 |
| Calderside Nursery Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2019 |
| Actionforchildren Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Empire
What is Empire's food hygiene rating?
Empire does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Empire last inspected?
Empire was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Empire 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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