Madras Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Lanarkshire
Madras Cottage was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: 16 Priory Road, Lesmahagow, ML11 0AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Madras Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 23 yards away | Pass | 5 September 2022 |
| Jerry's Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | Pass | 10 December 2025 |
| Scotmid Retailers - other | 269 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2019 |
| Woodpark Primary School School/college/university | 270 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 9 May 2025 |
| Milton Primary School School/college/university | 327 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 7 November 2024 |
| Lesmahagow Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 22 June 2026 |
| Bent Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 6 March 2025 |
| Harris and Ollie's Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Improvement required | 12 September 2022 |
Questions about Madras Cottage
What is Madras Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Madras Cottage does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Madras Cottage last inspected?
Madras Cottage was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Madras Cottage 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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