Smartways food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lanarkshire
Smartways was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: 67 Main Street, Plains, North Lanarkshire, ML6 7JG
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smartways, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bap Cave Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | Pass | 31 March 2026 |
| Day Today Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 23 October 2025 |
| Clarkston Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 18 September 2025 |
| Bennys Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Smartways
What is Smartways's food hygiene rating?
Smartways does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Smartways last inspected?
Smartways was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
North Lanarkshire Council inspects Smartways 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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