John Mitchell and Son Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Renfrewshire
John Mitchell and Son Butchers was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the food producer fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 2 Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Bridgewater Place, Erskine, PA8 7AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to John Mitchell and Son Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | Pass | 16 October 2025 |
| Bracken Other catering premises | at this address | Pass | 18 May 2026 |
| Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Abbeycare Scotland Caring Premises | 338 yards away | Pass | 21 January 2026 |
| Carli's Kindergarten Caring Premises | 338 yards away | Pass | 22 May 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 18 December 2025 |
| CK Childcare Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 20 March 2025 |
| Bargarran St John Bosco Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about John Mitchell and Son Butchers
What is John Mitchell and Son Butchers's food hygiene rating?
John Mitchell and Son Butchers does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was John Mitchell and Son Butchers last inspected?
John Mitchell and Son Butchers was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Renfrewshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Renfrewshire Council inspects John Mitchell and Son Butchers 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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