James Hobson food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Lanarkshire
James Hobson 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 3 December 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: 84 Union Street, Larkhall, ML9 1DR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to James Hobson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | Pass | 26 March 2019 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | Pass | 18 April 2019 |
| Greggs Of Rutherglen Retailers - other | 50 yards away | Pass | 4 September 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | Pass | 28 May 2026 |
| Curly's Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2019 |
| Gyros Larkhall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | Pass | 6 November 2025 |
| Crust & Curry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | Pass | 21 February 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | Pass | 30 January 2019 |
Questions about James Hobson
What is James Hobson's food hygiene rating?
James Hobson does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was James Hobson last inspected?
James Hobson was last inspected on 3 December 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 James Hobson 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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