Sahara food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Lanarkshire
Sahara was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 11 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: 12 Market Place, Carluke, ML8 4BP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sahara, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take the Biscuit Retailers - other | 11 yards away | Pass | 10 April 2025 |
| Relish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | Pass | 30 October 2024 |
| KonacoffeeCo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | Pass | 28 January 2026 |
| Raja Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | Pass | 16 April 2026 |
| Wee Thackit Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | Pass | 14 May 2019 |
| James Chapman Butcher Ltd Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Improvement required | 7 April 2026 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | Improvement required | 5 November 2025 |
| Central Pharmacies UK Ltd Retailers - other | 86 yards away | Pass | 17 January 2017 |
Questions about Sahara
What is Sahara's food hygiene rating?
Sahara does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Sahara last inspected?
Sahara was last inspected on 11 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 Sahara 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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Sahara is one of 94 rated food businesses in Carluke. See every hygiene rating in Carluke →
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