Spicy Papa food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Dunbartonshire
Spicy Papa passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the takeaway met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 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: 8 Castlehill Road, Dumbarton, G82 5BL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spicy Papa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brucehill Panda Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | Pass | 28 October 2025 |
| Brucehill Nursery School Caring Premises | 278 yards away | Pass | 6 October 2025 |
| Dalreoch Primary School and EL&CC School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 16 March 2026 |
| Dumbarton West Out of School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 February 2026 |
| Joint Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 22 September 2025 |
| Glencairn Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 16 December 2025 |
| Dixon Bowling Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 24 February 2026 |
| Broadmeadow Snacks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Spicy Papa
What is Spicy Papa's food hygiene rating?
Spicy Papa does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Spicy Papa last inspected?
Spicy Papa was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Dunbartonshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
West Dunbartonshire Council inspects Spicy Papa 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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