Marks & Spencer food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Ayrshire
Marks & Spencer passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the supermarket met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: 82 High Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1PG
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Marks & Spencer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 93 yards away | Pass | 23 July 2024 |
| Ayr Local Retailers - other | 111 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | Pass | 18 June 2026 |
| Cafe Hope Other catering premises | 143 yards away | Pass | 16 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | Pass | 27 January 2025 |
| Bridges Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | Pass | 5 November 2025 |
| 3 Idiots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | Pass | 30 March 2026 |
| Alphabet Yard School/college/university | 203 yards away | Pass | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer
What is Marks & Spencer's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Marks & Spencer last inspected?
Marks & Spencer was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Marks & Spencer 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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