Chatterbox food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ayrshire
Chatterbox 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 5 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: 66 Fort Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1EH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chatterbox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | Pass | 27 February 2025 |
| Blue Lagoon Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | Pass | 3 December 2024 |
| Ayr Baptist Church & Office Other catering premises | 75 yards away | Pass | 24 February 2025 |
| Ayr India Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | Pass | 5 February 2026 |
| Ayr Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | Pass | 15 June 2026 |
| Cafe Hope Other catering premises | 290 yards away | Pass | 16 January 2026 |
| Ayr Local Retailers - other | 314 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2025 |
| Bridges Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | Pass | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Chatterbox
What is Chatterbox's food hygiene rating?
Chatterbox does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Chatterbox last inspected?
Chatterbox was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire Council inspects Chatterbox 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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