Smartways food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lothian
Smartways passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: Main Street, Blackridge, EH48 3SH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smartways, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Pass | 1 December 2021 |
| Scottish Deer Stalking Farmers/growers | 415 yards away | Pass | 3 September 2024 |
| BP Harthill North Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Pass | 9 November 2023 |
| BP Harthill South Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Pass | 31 October 2024 |
| USave/Howburn Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Pass | 25 August 2025 |
| Spicy Nights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | Pass | 14 May 2026 |
| Lazy Day Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | Pass | 2 March 2026 |
| Sun Rise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | Improvement required | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Smartways
What is Smartways's food hygiene rating?
Smartways does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Smartways last inspected?
Smartways was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
West Lothian Council inspects Smartways 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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