Ben Bar & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Dunbartonshire
Ben Bar & Kitchen passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 20 August 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: 100 Balloch Road, Balloch, G83 8SR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ben Bar & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucina Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 8 July 2026 |
| Loch Lomond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | Pass | 21 July 2026 |
| Lomond Park Hotel / Bangkok Street Kitchen Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 72 yards away | Pass | 16 July 2026 |
| Lomond Villa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 173 yards away | Pass | 26 May 2026 |
| Lomond Parish Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | Pass | 7 May 2025 |
| Mavi Kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | Pass | 8 October 2025 |
| Balloch House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 5 January 2026 |
| Chillies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Ben Bar & Kitchen
What is Ben Bar & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ben Bar & Kitchen does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Ben Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
Ben Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on 20 August 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 Ben Bar & Kitchen 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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