Tam O'Shanter Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Ayrshire
Tam O'Shanter Public House passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: 230 High Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1RQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tam O'Shanter Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2025 |
| Black Rooster Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | Pass | 20 March 2026 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | Pass | 2 February 2024 |
| Boots Co Plc Retailers - other | 142 yards away | Pass | 28 July 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | Pass | 27 January 2025 |
| Blue Lagoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | Pass | 9 March 2026 |
| Auld Kirk Hall Other catering premises | 197 yards away | Pass | 7 April 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | Pass | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Tam O'Shanter Public House
What is Tam O'Shanter Public House's food hygiene rating?
Tam O'Shanter Public House does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Tam O'Shanter Public House last inspected?
Tam O'Shanter Public House was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Tam O'Shanter Public House 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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