Cafe Dakota food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Dunbartonshire
Cafe Dakota was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: 39 Lammermoor Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 2AY
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cafe Dakota, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lido Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | Pass | 17 November 2025 |
| Gerry's Fast Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2026 |
| Curry Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Gulf Filling Station Retailers - other | 413 yards away | Pass | 26 June 2025 |
| Hillhead Nursery Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
| Hillhead Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 May 2025 |
| Grace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 29 June 2026 |
| Ferndale Children's Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Dakota
What is Cafe Dakota's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Dakota does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Cafe Dakota last inspected?
Cafe Dakota was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Dunbartonshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
East Dunbartonshire Council inspects Cafe Dakota 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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