The Thistle
The Thistle is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Thistle, 4 Riccarton Road, Hurlford, Kilmarnock, KA1 5AF, in the East Ayrshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). East Ayrshire oversees 1,135 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Ayrshire is 0.0 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- The Thistle, 4 Riccarton Road, Hurlford, Kilmarnock
- Postcode
- KA1 5AF
- Local Authority
- East Ayrshire
- Scheme Type
- FHIS
- FHRS Business ID
- 539155
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Thistle?
The Thistle has a food hygiene rating of Pass out of 5, as assessed by East Ayrshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of Pass mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
When was The Thistle last inspected?
The Thistle was last inspected on 2025-08-14. 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 The Thistle located?
The Thistle is located at The Thistle, 4 Riccarton Road, Hurlford, Kilmarnock , KA1 5AF, in the East Ayrshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the KA1 postcode area.