Hillclock News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dundee City
Hillclock News 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 13a Mains Road, Dundee, DD3 7RH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hillclock News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Iannetta Retailers - other | 23 yards away | Pass | 10 May 2018 |
| Bowbridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | Pass | 28 January 2026 |
| 7 Day News Retailers - other | 58 yards away | Pass | 2 September 2025 |
| Babu's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | Pass | 14 January 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 393 yards away | Pass | 13 August 2025 |
| Bun & Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 6 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| Airlie Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Hillclock News
What is Hillclock News's food hygiene rating?
Hillclock News does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Hillclock News last inspected?
Hillclock News was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dundee City Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dundee City Council inspects Hillclock News 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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