Neilson News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Ayrshire
Neilson News 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 21 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: Neilson News, 7 Stewarton Road, Dunlop, KA3 4AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Neilson News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merito/Community Hub Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | Exempt | 5 April 2023 |
| Dunlop Post Office Retailers - other | 89 yards away | Pass | 28 February 2025 |
| Dunlop Primary School School/college/university | 94 yards away | Pass | 28 March 2018 |
| Idle Hands Bakery Retailers - other | 94 yards away | Pass | 26 July 2019 |
| Tablet Treats by Aileen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | Pass | 24 July 2017 |
| Idle Hands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | Pass | 2 March 2023 |
| Dunlop Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | Exempt | 6 March 2018 |
| Dunlop Conservatory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | Pass | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Neilson News
What is Neilson News's food hygiene rating?
Neilson News does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Neilson News last inspected?
Neilson News was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
East Ayrshire Council inspects Neilson News 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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