The Applebank Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Lanarkshire
The Applebank Inn was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: Applebank Inn, 39 Millheugh, Larkhall, ML9 1QU
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Applebank Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 16 November 2017 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2018 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 4 June 2018 |
| Larkhall Academy Kitchens School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 12 May 2025 |
| Margaret Vale Sheltered Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 28 March 2017 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 30 January 2019 |
| Happy Feet Kool Kidz Zone Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 11 June 2025 |
| Larkhall I.T. & Hardware Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 26 March 2019 |
Questions about The Applebank Inn
What is The Applebank Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Applebank Inn does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Applebank Inn last inspected?
The Applebank Inn was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 The Applebank Inn 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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