Bilston Post Office and Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Midlothian
Bilston Post Office and Newsagents was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: Park Avenue Bilston Roslin EH25 9SE, EH25 9SE
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bilston Post Office and Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Primary School School/college/university | 90 yards away | Pass | 30 September 2025 |
| LASC Childcare Services Ltd Bilston BC Caring Premises | 90 yards away | Pass | 3 May 2023 |
| Bilston Primary School Nursery School/college/university | 113 yards away | Pass | 20 April 2023 |
| CWP Mackays Retailers - other | 394 yards away | Pass | 27 June 2025 |
| Bilston Miners Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 29 January 2026 |
| Acre Wood Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 July 2026 |
| Heriot Hott Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 7 May 2026 |
| Arcadia Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Bilston Post Office and Newsagents
What is Bilston Post Office and Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Bilston Post Office and Newsagents does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Bilston Post Office and Newsagents last inspected?
Bilston Post Office and Newsagents was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Midlothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Midlothian Council inspects Bilston Post Office and 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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