Bar West food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Lanarkshire
Bar West 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 165 Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0ET
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bar West, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academical Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | Pass | 8 February 2017 |
| Baxter Storey/Hamilton Sheriff Court Other catering premises | 284 yards away | Pass | 11 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 August 2018 |
| 4 Seasons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 29 April 2025 |
| Antonio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 28 January 2026 |
| Cadzow Nursery School Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 4 March 2025 |
| Bombay Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 5 March 2026 |
| Beer Seller Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 14 November 2018 |
Questions about Bar West
What is Bar West's food hygiene rating?
Bar West does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Bar West last inspected?
Bar West was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Bar West 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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