Whitmuir Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Scottish Borders
Whitmuir Farm Shop 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 27 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: West Linton
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whitmuir Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmuir Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Pass | 27 January 2026 |
| The Village Nursery And Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 182 yards away | Pass | 19 March 2019 |
| West Linton Primary School School/college/university | 182 yards away | Pass | 25 November 2025 |
| West Linton Primary School ELCC Caring Premises | 182 yards away | Pass | 25 November 2025 |
| West Linton Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 182 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 6 July 2023 |
| The Meadows B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 278 yards away | Pass | 11 December 2017 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 383 yards away | Pass | 12 April 2018 |
| J R Bell Retailers - other | 383 yards away | Pass | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Whitmuir Farm Shop
What is Whitmuir Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Whitmuir Farm Shop does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Whitmuir Farm Shop last inspected?
Whitmuir Farm Shop was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders Council inspects Whitmuir Farm Shop 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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Whitmuir Farm Shop is one of 27 rated food businesses in West Linton. See every hygiene rating in West Linton →
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