Duns Golden Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Scottish Borders
Duns Golden Fish 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
The rating dates from 17 April 2025, 14 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: 5 - 7 South Street, Duns, TD11 3AJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Duns Golden Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foston's Fine Meats Manufacturers/packers | 36 yards away | Improvement required | 21 May 2026 |
| Duns News Plus Retailers - other | 39 yards away | Pass | 14 September 2022 |
| Hungry Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | Pass | 8 April 2025 |
| Border Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | Pass | 13 May 2025 |
| White Swan Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | Pass | 1 July 2025 |
| Connect Berwickshire Youth Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2019 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | Pass | 25 August 2016 |
| Nairn Newsagent And Post Office Retailers - other | 86 yards away | Pass | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Duns Golden Fish
What is Duns Golden Fish's food hygiene rating?
Duns Golden Fish does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Duns Golden Fish last inspected?
Duns Golden Fish was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months 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 Duns Golden Fish 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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