Memo's Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Scottish Borders
Memo's Takeaway 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: 9 Scott's Place, Melrose, TD6 9QZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Memo's Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF Anderson & Sons Fishmonger Retailers - other | 60 yards away | Improvement required | 4 June 2026 |
| Haus And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Boots Pharmacy Retailers - other | 76 yards away | Exempt | 13 March 2018 |
| Twelve Triangles Other catering premises | 79 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2026 |
| Abbey Fine Wines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2026 |
| The Townhouse Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Burts Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | Pass | 11 June 2025 |
| The Country Kitchen Deli Retailers - other | 130 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Memo's Takeaway
What is Memo's Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Memo's Takeaway does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Memo's Takeaway last inspected?
Memo's Takeaway was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Memo's Takeaway 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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