I-Chai Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Lanarkshire
I-Chai Express 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 26 February 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: 216 Low Waters Road, Hamilton, ML3 7QR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to I-Chai Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auld Hoose Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | Pass | 10 July 2017 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 168 yards away | Pass | 23 January 2018 |
| Alex Young Bakers Limited Manufacturers/packers | 184 yards away | Pass | 10 September 2025 |
| Abercorn Care Home Caring Premises | 266 yards away | Pass | 10 November 2023 |
| Blantyre Catering / Peaky Grinders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 3 February 2026 |
| Chatelherault Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 27 August 2024 |
| Barleycorn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 7 March 2018 |
| Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 29 August 2022 |
Questions about I-Chai Express
What is I-Chai Express's food hygiene rating?
I-Chai Express does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was I-Chai Express last inspected?
I-Chai Express was last inspected on 26 February 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 I-Chai Express 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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