The Dog House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Dunbartonshire
The Dog House 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: The Dog House, 54 Balloch Road, Balloch, G83 8LE
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dog House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavi Kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Pass | 8 October 2025 |
| Balloch House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 92 yards away | Pass | 5 January 2026 |
| Chillies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | Pass | 11 February 2026 |
| Day Today Retailers - other | 92 yards away | Pass | 4 November 2024 |
| Lomond Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 329 yards away | Pass | 3 July 2025 |
| Cucina Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 8 July 2026 |
| Loch Lomond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | Pass | 13 November 2025 |
| Annayas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | Pass | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The Dog House
What is The Dog House's food hygiene rating?
The Dog House does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Dog House last inspected?
The Dog House was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Dog House 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 Dog House is one of 45 rated food businesses in Balloch. See every hygiene rating in Balloch →
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