The Besom food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Scottish Borders
The Besom passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the hotel met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
This is a fresh result: The Besom was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 77 High Street, Coldstream, TD12 4AE
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Besom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitstop 82 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 6 July 2023 |
| Victoria Lodge Retirement Home Caring Premises | 46 yards away | Pass | 22 November 2016 |
| The Eildon Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 7 July 2023 |
| Mad Hatters Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | Pass | 5 February 2025 |
| G.J. Sanderson Butcher Retailers - other | 94 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| D S Dalgleish And Son Retailers - other | 97 yards away | Pass | 29 June 2016 |
| Premier Coldstream Retailers - other | 134 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2019 |
| Coldstream Pharmacy Retailers - other | 142 yards away | Exempt | 21 December 2017 |
Questions about The Besom
What is The Besom's food hygiene rating?
The Besom does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Besom last inspected?
The Besom was last inspected on 4 June 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 The Besom 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Besom is one of 39 rated food businesses in Coldstream. See every hygiene rating in Coldstream →
Scottish Borders inspects and rates 1,651 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Scottish Borders →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/
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