Brownlies of Biggar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Lanarkshire
Brownlies of Biggar 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: 107 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Brownlies of Biggar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | Pass | 11 June 2026 |
| Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Retailers - other | 29 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cones and Candies Retailers - other | 31 yards away | Pass | 12 February 2026 |
| The Fleming Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | Pass | 22 January 2018 |
| The Orchard Deli Retailers - other | 31 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kalary Store Retailers - other | 46 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Elphinstone Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 yards away | Improvement required | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Brownlies of Biggar
What is Brownlies of Biggar's food hygiene rating?
Brownlies of Biggar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Brownlies of Biggar last inspected?
Brownlies of Biggar was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 Brownlies of Biggar 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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