Windlestraw Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Scottish Borders
Windlestraw Lodge was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the hotel fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
This is a fresh result: Windlestraw Lodge was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Galashiels Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Windlestraw Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muirs Chips Mobile caterer | 71 yards away | Pass | 26 August 2025 |
| Walkerburn Nursery Caring Premises | 135 yards away | Pass | 15 May 2018 |
| Walkerburn Primary School School/college/university | 135 yards away | Pass | 31 March 2025 |
| Walkerburn Post Office Retailers - other | 167 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 3 October 2024 |
| Henry Ballantyne Memorial Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | Pass | 6 July 2017 |
| Caberston Farm Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Windlestraw Lodge
What is Windlestraw Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Windlestraw Lodge does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Windlestraw Lodge last inspected?
Windlestraw Lodge was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders Council inspects Windlestraw Lodge 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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