893 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 95.8% have a Pass result.
Food hygiene in East Lothian is assessed under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), which is used in Scotland instead of the 0-5 numerical rating used in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Under the FHIS, businesses receive one of two outcomes: 'Pass', meaning the business meets food hygiene standards, or 'Improvement Required', meaning the business needs to make changes to comply. Some businesses may also receive a 'Pass and Eat Safe' award, indicating consistently high standards.
East Lothian has 893 registered food businesses. Of these, 835 have received a Pass result, while 37 have been told improvement is required. Environmental health officers from the local council carry out inspections, assessing how food is handled, prepared, and stored, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed by the business.
Scottish food businesses are legally required to display their FHIS result. If you see an 'Improvement Required' notice, the business must take action before their next inspection. You can check the latest status of any food business on the Food Standards Scotland website.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bene's | EH21 6LX | Improvement Required | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Bolton Village Hall | EH41 4HL | Improvement Required | May 28, 2012 |
| Burgur Grill | EH32 9QW | Improvement Required | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Cafe 24 | EH41 3JF | Improvement Required | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Cockenzie News | EH32 0HY | Improvement Required | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Cockenzie Primary School - Nursery Class | EH32 0BX | Improvement Required | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Dunbar Fish Shop | EH42 1JH | Improvement Required | Jan 07, 2026 |
| ELIBC | EH33 1LY | Improvement Required | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Facilities Management At Macmerry Primary School | EH33 1PB | Improvement Required | Apr 02, 2025 |
| Foodzup | EH33 1LN | Improvement Required | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Garvald Inn | EH41 4LN | Improvement Required | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Gourmet Place | EH33 1HQ | Improvement Required | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Grace of India | EH32 0RA | Improvement Required | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Haddington Care Home | EH41 4FG | Improvement Required | Feb 06, 2023 |
| Isioma's Food Store | EH21 6AN | Improvement Required | Nov 18, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 835 food businesses in East Lothian with a Pass result under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), meaning they meet the required food hygiene standards.
'Improvement Required' under the Scottish FHIS means the food business did not fully meet food hygiene standards at the time of inspection. The business must take action to address the issues found. This is different from the 0-5 rating used in England and Wales. The business will be re-inspected to check that improvements have been made.
In Scotland, food business inspection frequency is risk-based. Businesses with an 'Improvement Required' result will be re-inspected sooner, typically within a few months. Businesses with a Pass result and good track record may be inspected every 1-3 years depending on the type and risk level of the business.