The Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Ayrshire
The Wheatsheaf passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: The Wheatsheaf, 72 Portland Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1JG
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 3000 Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | Pass | 23 July 2025 |
| Courtyard Artisan Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2025 |
| Exotic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2025 |
| Cafe Da Vinci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | Pass | 5 March 2026 |
| Admiral Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | Pass | 17 September 2025 |
| Bordone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | Pass | 12 February 2025 |
| Browning the Bakers Retailers - other | 107 yards away | Pass | 29 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | Pass | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf
What is The Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 The Wheatsheaf 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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