Waterstones Booksellers Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ayrshire
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: Waterstones, 147 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1QW
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | Pass | 27 January 2025 |
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| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2025 |
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Questions about Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
What is Waterstones Booksellers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Waterstones Booksellers Ltd last inspected?
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire Council inspects Waterstones Booksellers Ltd 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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