The Thistle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Ayrshire
The Thistle 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 14 August 2025, 10 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 Thistle, 4 Riccarton Road, Hurlford, KA1 5AF
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Thistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Horton, (Daves Snacks) Mobile caterer | 173 yards away | Pass | 10 September 2021 |
| Bombay Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Chevvar Cheese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 23 April 2025 |
| Cakes By Liz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Crookedholm Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 29 November 2024 |
| Elizabeth Ross t/a Annes Tablet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 27 October 2017 |
| Best One Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 6 March 2024 |
Questions about The Thistle
What is The Thistle's food hygiene rating?
The Thistle does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Thistle last inspected?
The Thistle was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Thistle 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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