The West Kirk food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Ayrshire
The West Kirk passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: 58A Sandgate, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1BX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The West Kirk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lagoon Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | Pass | 3 December 2024 |
| Ayr Baptist Church & Office Other catering premises | 129 yards away | Pass | 24 February 2025 |
| Cafe Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | Pass | 27 February 2025 |
| Chatterbox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | Pass | 5 March 2026 |
| Cecchinis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | Pass | 12 February 2025 |
| Cafe Hope Other catering premises | 171 yards away | Pass | 16 January 2026 |
| Bridges Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | Pass | 5 November 2025 |
| Ayr Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | Pass | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about The West Kirk
What is The West Kirk's food hygiene rating?
The West Kirk does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The West Kirk last inspected?
The West Kirk was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 The West Kirk 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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