Harvey's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dumfries and Galloway
Harvey's Cafe 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: 3-4 Harvey's Wynd, Sanquhar, DG4 6DP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harvey's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store @ Sanquhar Retailers - other | 40 yards away | Improvement required | 25 November 2021 |
| Sanquhar Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | Pass | 26 February 2025 |
| Helen's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2021 |
| S & J Weir Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | Improvement required | 18 February 2025 |
| Slimming World Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Pass | 30 July 2018 |
| The Crown Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 72 yards away | Pass | 26 February 2025 |
| Spicy Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | Improvement required | 30 August 2023 |
| C & M Brown Retailers - other | 83 yards away | Pass | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Harvey's Cafe
What is Harvey's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Harvey's Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Harvey's Cafe last inspected?
Harvey's Cafe was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dumfries and Galloway Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dumfries and Galloway Council inspects Harvey's Cafe 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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