What share of food businesses in ML3 pass food hygiene inspection?

In the ML3 postcode area of South Lanarkshire, 82.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 279 of 340 assessed premises. 61 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Scotland's food hygiene scheme differ from the 0–5 star rating?

South Lanarkshire is in Scotland, which uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) — a Pass / Improvement Required scheme — rather than the 0–5 star Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is no numeric average; businesses either Pass or are told to improve, and the best may also carry the Eat Safe award.

How many premises in ML3 carry the Eat Safe award?

15 food businesses in the ML3 postcode area of South Lanarkshire hold the Eat Safe award, the highest FHIS recognition, awarded where food safety management exceeds the legal minimum. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Where does this ML3 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the ML3 postcode area of South Lanarkshire (434 establishments on record), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in ML3

The ML3 postcode area of South Lanarkshire is in Scotland, which uses the FHIS pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale. Of 340 assessed food businesses, 82.1% hold a Pass. Covers 434 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

ML3 (South Lanarkshire) uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 340 assessed premises, 279 hold a Pass (82.1%) and 61 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Pass / fail breakdown in ML3

Pass

279 (82.1%)

Improvement Required

61 (17.9%)

Of the 279 that pass, 15 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 86 awaiting inspection and 8 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Food hygiene in ML3: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in ML3 pass food hygiene inspection?: In the ML3 postcode area of South Lanarkshire, 82.1% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 279 of 340 assessed premises. 61 are marked Improvement Required. Figures are from real Food Standards Agency records, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Scotland's food hygiene scheme differ from the 0–5 star rating?: South Lanarkshire is in Scotland, which uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) — a Pass / Improvement Required scheme — rather than the 0–5 star Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is no numeric average; businesses either Pass or are told to improve, and the best may also carry the Eat Safe award.
How many premises in ML3 carry the Eat Safe award?: 15 food businesses in the ML3 postcode area of South Lanarkshire hold the Eat Safe award, the highest FHIS recognition, awarded where food safety management exceeds the legal minimum. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
Where does this ML3 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the ML3 postcode area of South Lanarkshire (434 establishments on record), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in ML3

St Mary's Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, 131 Cadzow Street, Hamilton · ML3 6JT
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 5 February 2025
Udston Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, Thornhill Road, Hamilton · ML3 9PS
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 29 January 2025
St John's Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, 1 Dixon Street, Hamilton · ML3 6PZ
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 28 January 2025
Holy Cross High SchoolSchool/college/university · 51 New Park Street, Hamilton · ML3 0BN
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 27 January 2025
St Marks Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · 1 Sherry Drive, Little Earnock, Hamilton · ML3 8XF
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 27 November 2024
Woodhead Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, Woodhead Crescent, Hamilton · ML3 8TB
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 11 November 2024
St. Ninians Rc Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, St Ninians Road, Hamilton · ML3 9TS
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 6 November 2024
Hamilton Grammar SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, Auchincampbell Road, Hamilton · ML3 6PE
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 28 October 2024
Woodside Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, 1 Johnstone Road, Hamilton · ML3 7JS
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 26 September 2024
Townhill Primary School (School Kitchen)School/college/university · Melfort Road, Hamilton, Lanarkshire · ML3 9UR
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 17 September 2024
St. Paul's Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, Backmuir Road, Hamilton · ML3 0PX
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 16 September 2024
St. Elizabeth Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · School Kitchen, William Drive, Hamilton · ML3 7RQ
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 2 September 2024

Places needing improvement in ML3

New Village SpiceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 67 Swisscot Avenue, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 8DP
Improvement RequiredInspected 14 May 2026
New Good FortuneTakeaway/sandwich shop · 58 High Blantyre Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 9HA
Improvement RequiredInspected 11 May 2026
Marini'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 125 Purdie Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 0NF
Improvement RequiredInspected 29 April 2026
Andaaz Curry HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 221 Low Waters Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 7QN
Improvement RequiredInspected 28 April 2026
Burgur Grill HamiltonTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9 Gateside Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 7HT
Improvement RequiredInspected 27 April 2026
ShanghaiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 253 Glasgow Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 0QG
Improvement RequiredInspected 23 April 2026
Meikle's ConvenienceStoreRetailers - other · 69 Swisscot Avenue, Hamilton, Lanarkshire · ML3 8DP
Improvement RequiredInspected 20 April 2026
Gnosh (Scotland) LimitedOther catering premises · New Douglas Park, Cadzow Avenue, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 0FT
Improvement RequiredInspected 16 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 434 real Food Standards Agency records for the ML3 postcode area. Scotland uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), a pass/fail scheme, so there is no 0–5 average — we report Pass and Improvement Required counts for the 340 assessed premises. Percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.