G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Scottish Borders
G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: 19 Howegate, Hawick, TD9 0AA
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|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | Improvement required | 5 December 2023 |
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Questions about G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery
What is G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery's food hygiene rating?
G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery last inspected?
G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders Council inspects G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery 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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