McGowan And Son Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Ayrshire
McGowan And Son Butchers passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 27 October 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: 60 Main Street, Kilbirnie, KA25 7BY
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jasmine House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Pass | 7 February 2024 |
| Y & M's Peri Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | Pass | 2 March 2026 |
| Mimi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | Pass | 28 August 2025 |
| Royal Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | Pass | 7 November 2025 |
| The Commercial Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | Pass | 15 May 2019 |
| Your Local Boots Pharmacy Retailers - other | 113 yards away | Exempt | 17 January 2019 |
| Love Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | Pass | 15 September 2025 |
| Shaf's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | Pass | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about McGowan And Son Butchers
What is McGowan And Son Butchers's food hygiene rating?
McGowan And Son Butchers does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was McGowan And Son Butchers last inspected?
McGowan And Son Butchers was last inspected on 27 October 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 McGowan 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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