What share of food businesses in EH1 pass food hygiene inspection?

In the EH1 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of), 90.2% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 542 of 601 assessed premises. 59 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?

Edinburgh (City of) 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 EH1 carry the Eat Safe award?

1 food businesses in the EH1 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) 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 11 June 2026.

Where does this EH1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the EH1 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) (628 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 EH1

The EH1 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) is in Scotland, which uses the FHIS pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale. Of 601 assessed food businesses, 90.2% hold a Pass. Covers 628 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

EH1 (Edinburgh (City of)) uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 601 assessed premises, 542 hold a Pass (90.2%) and 59 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Pass / fail breakdown in EH1

Pass

542 (90.2%)

Improvement Required

59 (9.8%)

Of the 542 that pass, 1 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 27 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Food hygiene in EH1: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in EH1 pass food hygiene inspection?: In the EH1 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of), 90.2% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 542 of 601 assessed premises. 59 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?: Edinburgh (City of) 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 EH1 carry the Eat Safe award?: 1 food businesses in the EH1 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) 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 11 June 2026.
Where does this EH1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the EH1 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) (628 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 EH1

Sheriff Court-BaxterStorey CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 27 Chambers Street, Edinburgh · EH1 1LB
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 15 March 2017
Sub StationRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 63 Grassmarket, Edinburgh · EH1 2HJ
PassInspected 9 June 2026
CapripizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 34 George Iv Bridge, Edinburgh · EH1 1EN
PassInspected 28 May 2026
Ka PaoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 409-411 St James Crescent, Edinburgh · EH1 3AE
PassInspected 28 May 2026
TajoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 50 Broughton Street, Edinburgh · EH1 3SA
PassInspected 28 May 2026
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 8 Picardy Place, Edinburgh · EH1 3JT
PassInspected 28 May 2026
Bedrock CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 West Port, Edinburgh · EH1 2JA
PassInspected 27 May 2026
Half Way HousePub/bar/nightclub · 24 Fleshmarket Close, Edinburgh · EH1 1BX
PassInspected 27 May 2026
The PlayfairPub/bar/nightclub · Leith Street, Edinburgh · EH1 3AT
PassInspected 27 May 2026
WhirlybirdPub/bar/nightclub · 36-38 Victoria Street, Edinburgh · EH1 2JW
PassInspected 27 May 2026
Edinburgh Food ProjectRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh · EH1 2PW
PassInspected 26 May 2026
St Columbas Free Church of ScotlandOther catering premises · 1 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh · EH1 2PW
PassInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in EH1

Taco BellTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Picardy Place, Edinburgh · EH1 3JT
Improvement RequiredInspected 12 May 2026
The Carbon LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 208 Cowgate, Edinburgh · EH1 1NQ
Improvement RequiredInspected 28 April 2026
Bedlam TheatreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11B Bristo Place, Edinburgh · EH1 1EZ
Improvement RequiredInspected 21 April 2026
Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 192 High Street, Edinburgh · EH1 1RW
Improvement RequiredInspected 21 April 2026
CuppRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Leith Street, Edinburgh · EH1 3AS
Improvement RequiredInspected 20 April 2026
Hong Fu Noodle Bar and Waterloo BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5-7 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh · EH1 3BG
Improvement RequiredInspected 7 April 2026
Thai Express KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 101-103 St James Crescent, Edinburgh · EH1 3AD
Improvement RequiredInspected 1 April 2026
Greek Gyros GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 97-99 South Bridge, Edinburgh · EH1 1HN
Improvement RequiredInspected 31 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 628 real Food Standards Agency records for the EH1 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 601 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.