Elphinstone Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Lanarkshire
Elphinstone Hotel was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the hotel fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
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: 145 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Elphinstone Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfed Biggar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2026 |
| Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Retailers - other | 22 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cones and Candies Retailers - other | 22 yards away | Pass | 12 February 2026 |
| The Fleming Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | Pass | 22 January 2018 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | Pass | 11 June 2026 |
| Brownlies of Biggar Retailers - other | 50 yards away | Improvement required | 6 May 2026 |
| Biggar Fish Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | Improvement required | 12 March 2026 |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Elphinstone Hotel
What is Elphinstone Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Elphinstone Hotel does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Elphinstone Hotel last inspected?
Elphinstone Hotel was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Lanarkshire Council inspects Elphinstone Hotel 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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