Iain Hamilton Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Lanarkshire
Iain Hamilton Newsagents passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 30 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: T/A Ian Hamilton, 78 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6BJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Iain Hamilton Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Pass | 5 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kirkstyle Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 78 yards away | Pass | 15 January 2019 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | Pass | 11 December 2019 |
| J B Hamilton Retailers - other | 81 yards away | Pass | 7 May 2025 |
| The Barony Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | Pass | 19 February 2026 |
| Biggar Theatre Workshop Other catering premises | 81 yards away | Exempt | 25 June 2018 |
| Zest Other catering premises | 94 yards away | Improvement required | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Iain Hamilton Newsagents
What is Iain Hamilton Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Iain Hamilton Newsagents does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Iain Hamilton Newsagents last inspected?
Iain Hamilton Newsagents was last inspected on 30 October 2018, more than 7 years 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 Iain Hamilton Newsagents 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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Iain Hamilton Newsagents is one of 62 rated food businesses in Biggar. See every hygiene rating in Biggar →
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