Howegate Fish And Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Scottish Borders
Howegate Fish And Chip Shop was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
This is a fresh result: Howegate Fish And Chip Shop was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 13 Howegate, Hawick, TD9 0AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Howegate Fish And Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | Improvement required | 5 December 2023 |
| G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery Retailers - other | 25 yards away | Improvement required | 28 August 2025 |
| Gilroy Newsagents Retailers - other | 34 yards away | Pass | 12 October 2017 |
| Exchange Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | Pass | 27 March 2019 |
| Damascus Drum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| Square One Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | Pass | 2 April 2020 |
| No 1 Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | Pass | 18 December 2025 |
| Nam's Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | Pass | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Howegate Fish And Chip Shop
What is Howegate Fish And Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Howegate Fish And Chip Shop does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Howegate Fish And Chip Shop last inspected?
Howegate Fish And Chip Shop was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders Council inspects Howegate Fish And Chip Shop 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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