Smugglers Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ayrshire
Smugglers Bar 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 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7 South Harbour Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1HZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2015 |
| Alphabet Yard School/college/university | 42 yards away | Pass | 24 March 2025 |
| Bridges Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | Pass | 5 November 2025 |
| Brig Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | Pass | 5 November 2025 |
| Campbelltown Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | Pass | 11 July 2024 |
| Cafe Hope Other catering premises | 184 yards away | Pass | 16 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | Pass | 7 January 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | Pass | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Smugglers Bar
What is Smugglers Bar's food hygiene rating?
Smugglers Bar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Smugglers Bar last inspected?
Smugglers Bar was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Smugglers Bar 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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