Foston's Fine Meats food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Scottish Borders
Foston's Fine Meats 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
This is a fresh result: Foston's Fine Meats was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Golden Square, Duns, TD11 3AW
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | Pass | 1 July 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | Pass | 25 August 2016 |
| Duns Golden Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | Improvement required | 17 April 2025 |
| Connect Berwickshire Youth Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2019 |
| Border Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | Pass | 13 May 2025 |
| Hungry Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | Pass | 8 April 2025 |
| Duns News Plus Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Pass | 14 September 2022 |
| China Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | Pass | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Foston's Fine Meats
What is Foston's Fine Meats's food hygiene rating?
Foston's Fine Meats does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Foston's Fine Meats last inspected?
Foston's Fine Meats was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Foston's Fine Meats 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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