G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery

Q: What does a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required mean?

A rating of 0 means urgent improvement is required. The business was found to have serious hygiene failures that pose a risk to public health.

Improvement Required

Inspected: 2025-08-28

G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery is a retailers - other located at 19 Howegate, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 0AA, in the Scottish Borders local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required (Improvement Required). Scottish Borders oversees 1,693 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Scottish Borders is 0.0 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type: Retailers - other
Address: 19 Howegate, Hawick, Scottish Borders
Postcode: TD9 0AA
Local Authority: Scottish Borders
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 28176

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery?

G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery has a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required out of 5, as assessed by Scottish Borders.

What does a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required mean for a retailers - other?

When was G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery last inspected?

G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery was last inspected on 2025-08-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery located?

G. Harrow & Son Home Bakery is located at 19 Howegate, Hawick, Scottish Borders , TD9 0AA, in the Scottish Borders local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TD9 postcode area.