Food Hygiene Results in Edinburgh (City of)

5,117 food businesses inspected under the Scottish Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). 87.8% have a Pass result.

5,117
Businesses
4,101
Pass
568
Improvement Required
87.8%
Pass Rate

Inspection results

Pass87.2%4,072
Improvement Required12.2%568
Pass & Eat Safe0.6%29

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,97638.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop68013.3%
Retailers - other61612.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub51010.0%
Other catering premises3316.5%
Caring Premises3126.1%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho2224.3%
School/college/university1983.9%

Food hygiene in Edinburgh (City of) 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.

Edinburgh (City of) has 5,117 registered food businesses. Of these, 4,101 have received a Pass result, while 568 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Establishments requiring improvement

NameAddressRatingDate
10 to 10 in DelhiEH8 9BZImprovement RequiredApr 15, 2026
13 CafeEH6 4DGImprovement RequiredJun 17, 2026
24 Royal TerraceEH7 5AHImprovement RequiredDec 18, 2024
275 CafeEH6 8LQImprovement RequiredAug 20, 2024
7 days a weekEH11 1PRImprovement RequiredNov 05, 2024
7 Days a WeekEH2 2HBImprovement RequiredMay 25, 2026
A Mathieson Butcher & PoultererEH9 1STImprovement RequiredMay 27, 2024
A Taste of VietnameseEH8 7RUImprovement RequiredMay 27, 2026
A-One AfricaEH11 2LZImprovement RequiredOct 21, 2025
A.A. BARGAIN STOREEH8 9JDImprovement RequiredOct 12, 2022
Abdul's TakeawayEH10 5QEImprovement RequiredFeb 16, 2023
AbingersEH4 3PHImprovement RequiredMay 02, 2024
AC1 Contracts LimitedImprovement RequiredMay 14, 2026
AF CUISINE LIMITEDImprovement RequiredNov 28, 2025
Afzal & SonEH8 7BSImprovement RequiredAug 06, 2015

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in Edinburgh (City of) have a Pass rating?+

The source snapshot contains 4,101 food businesses in Edinburgh (City of) with a Pass result under the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS), meaning they meet the required food hygiene standards.

What does 'Improvement Required' mean in Edinburgh (City of)?+

'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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Edinburgh (City of)?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies