South Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Ayrshire
South Lodge passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the care premises met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass and Eat Safe
The rating dates from 15 January 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: South Lodge Care Home, 29 Racecourse Road, Ayr, KA7 2TF
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to South Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Villa Bed \& Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 135 yards away | Pass | 25 February 2026 |
| Ayr Wattfield Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | Pass | 2 June 2025 |
| Care Concern Templeton House Caring Premises | 235 yards away | Pass | 3 November 2025 |
| Ayrstream Catering (Coffee, Donuts Crepes) Mobile caterer | 286 yards away | Pass | 5 February 2024 |
| Bellevue Nursing Home Caring Premises | 290 yards away | Pass | 27 February 2025 |
| Airlie House Caring Premises | 332 yards away | Pass | 3 February 2026 |
| Chestnuts Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 April 2026 |
| Carrick Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about South Lodge
What is South Lodge's food hygiene rating?
South Lodge does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass and Eat Safe".
When was South Lodge last inspected?
South Lodge was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire Council inspects South Lodge 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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