The Twisted Thistle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Dunbartonshire
The Twisted Thistle passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 11 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: Public House, 316 Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick, G60 5JH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Twisted Thistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darumas Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Pass | 21 January 2026 |
| Auchentoshan Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 27 March 2025 |
| Clayson House Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | Pass | 22 May 2025 |
| Dalmuir Barclay Church-Community Pantry and Drop in Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | Pass | 28 October 2022 |
| Clydemuir Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 11 February 2026 |
| Bargarran Community Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 3 February 2026 |
| Bargarran Post Office Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 10 October 2024 |
| Ailsa Lodge Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | Pass | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about The Twisted Thistle
What is The Twisted Thistle's food hygiene rating?
The Twisted Thistle does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Twisted Thistle last inspected?
The Twisted Thistle was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Dunbartonshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
West Dunbartonshire Council inspects The Twisted Thistle 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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The Twisted Thistle is one of 17 rated food businesses in Old Kilpatrick. See every hygiene rating in Old Kilpatrick →
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