John Dawson Butchers Ltd. food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Ayrshire
John Dawson Butchers Ltd. passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the food producer met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: John Dawson Butchers Ltd., 43 Main Street, Muirkirk, KA18 3QR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to John Dawson Butchers Ltd., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garan Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Pass | 26 October 2022 |
| M. Farren Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | 6 June 2016 |
| Keystore Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 8 October 2018 |
| Dunbars Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | Pass | 18 January 2023 |
| Skian Mhor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | Pass | 15 April 2026 |
| Muirkirk Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | Pass | 11 June 2025 |
| Empire Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | Exempt | 8 December 2016 |
| East Ayrshire Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 3 February 2021 |
Questions about John Dawson Butchers Ltd.
What is John Dawson Butchers Ltd.'s food hygiene rating?
John Dawson Butchers Ltd. does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was John Dawson Butchers Ltd. last inspected?
John Dawson Butchers Ltd. was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 John Dawson Butchers Ltd. 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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