Bellsmyre Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Dunbartonshire
Bellsmyre Post Office was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 29 May 2024, 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: 7a Merkins Avenue, Dumbarton, G82 3EB
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bellsmyre Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Today Retailers - other | 73 yards away | Pass | 21 August 2023 |
| Clipper Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | Pass | 31 March 2026 |
| Allegro Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | Pass | 3 February 2026 |
| Barbeque Kings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | Pass | 6 August 2025 |
| Bellsmyre Campus School/college/university | 266 yards away | Pass | 10 February 2025 |
| Bellsmyre ELCC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | Pass | 24 June 2025 |
| Glenside Store Retailers - other | 393 yards away | Pass | 1 October 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | Pass | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Bellsmyre Post Office
What is Bellsmyre Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Bellsmyre Post Office does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Bellsmyre Post Office last inspected?
Bellsmyre Post Office was last inspected on 29 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Dunbartonshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
West Dunbartonshire Council inspects Bellsmyre Post Office 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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Bellsmyre Post Office is one of 189 rated food businesses in Dumbarton. See every hygiene rating in Dumbarton →
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