Polton Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Midlothian
Polton Inn passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 20 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: Polton Inn Polton Road Lasswade EH18 1BS, EH18 1BS
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Polton Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 14 November 2022 |
| Drummond Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 14 August 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 11 December 2024 |
| Canton Chinese Carryout Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 2 February 2026 |
| Bonnyrigg Parish Church Pitcairn Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 3 April 2025 |
| BonnyNews Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 15 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
| Bayne's The Family Bakers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about Polton Inn
What is Polton Inn's food hygiene rating?
Polton Inn does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Polton Inn last inspected?
Polton Inn was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Midlothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Midlothian Council inspects Polton 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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