R Stalker & Son Butcher food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Ayrshire
R Stalker & Son Butcher 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 9 New Street, Dalry, KA24 5AH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to R Stalker & Son Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Irvine Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 9 January 2026 |
| CWS LTD (Co-op) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2 yards away | Pass | 6 May 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 41 yards away | Pass | 11 December 2025 |
| Top Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | Pass | 27 November 2025 |
| Gallagher Pharmacy Retailers - other | 53 yards away | Exempt | 25 April 2018 |
| The Biscuit Baron/Picking Packers Retailers - other | 57 yards away | Pass | 18 March 2026 |
| Skadi Bakery Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Playtime Early Years Caring Premises | 81 yards away | Pass | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about R Stalker & Son Butcher
What is R Stalker & Son Butcher's food hygiene rating?
R Stalker & Son Butcher does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was R Stalker & Son Butcher last inspected?
R Stalker & Son Butcher was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
North Ayrshire Council inspects R Stalker & Son Butcher 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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