What share of food businesses in EH3 pass food hygiene inspection?

In the EH3 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of), 87.5% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 384 of 439 assessed premises. 55 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 EH3 carry the Eat Safe award?

2 food businesses in the EH3 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 10 June 2026.

Where does this EH3 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the EH3 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) (468 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 EH3

The EH3 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) is in Scotland, which uses the FHIS pass/fail scheme rather than the 0–5 star scale. Of 439 assessed food businesses, 87.5% hold a Pass. Covers 468 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

EH3 (Edinburgh (City of)) uses Scotland's FHIS pass/fail scheme. Of 439 assessed premises, 384 hold a Pass (87.5%) and 55 are marked Improvement Required. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Pass / fail breakdown in EH3

Pass

384 (87.5%)

Improvement Required

55 (12.5%)

Of the 384 that pass, 2 also hold the Eat Safe award for exceeding the basic requirements.

Plus 29 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the pass/fail percentages above).

Food hygiene in EH3: frequently asked questions

What share of food businesses in EH3 pass food hygiene inspection?: In the EH3 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of), 87.5% of assessed food businesses hold a Pass under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS): 384 of 439 assessed premises. 55 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 EH3 carry the Eat Safe award?: 2 food businesses in the EH3 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 10 June 2026.
Where does this EH3 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency FHIS records for the EH3 postcode area of Edinburgh (City of) (468 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 EH3

Gather & Gather LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 69 Morrison Street, Edinburgh · EH3 8BU
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 3 June 2019
STANDARD LIFERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exchange Crescent, Edinburgh · EH3 8RA
Pass and Eat SafeInspected 5 May 2011
STARBUCKS COFFEERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8-10 Baker's Place, Edinburgh · EH3 6SY
PassInspected 10 June 2026
SoderbergRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 Simpson Loan, Edinburgh · EH3 9GG
PassInspected 9 June 2026
The Hanging Bat - Bar FranchisePub/bar/nightclub · 133-135 Lothian Road, Edinburgh · EH3 9AD
PassInspected 7 June 2026
YutoriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 83 Morrison Street, Edinburgh · EH3 8BU
PassInspected 7 June 2026
509 RamenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1b Inverleith Gardens, Edinburgh · EH3 5PU
PassInspected 6 June 2026
La PolleriaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1b Inverleith Gardens, Edinburgh · EH3 5PU
PassInspected 6 June 2026
Marks & Spencers FoodRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 139-145 Lothian Road, Edinburgh · EH3 9AD
PassInspected 2 June 2026
Evans CyclesRetailers - other · 2 Union Path, Edinburgh · EH3 9QD
PassInspected 29 May 2026
WinekraftRetailers - other · 6 Brandon Terrace, Edinburgh · EH3 5EA
PassInspected 29 May 2026
Smart Cookies Afterschool ClubOther catering premises · 12-13 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh · EH3 6NE
PassInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in EH3

CostcutterRetailers - other · 58-59 Inverleith Row, Edinburgh · EH3 5PX
Improvement RequiredInspected 14 May 2026
O ChocolatesRetailers - other · 6 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh · EH3 5AU
Improvement RequiredInspected 14 May 2026
BentoyaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 Bread Street, Edinburgh · EH3 9AL
Improvement RequiredInspected 6 May 2026
Don@TokyoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 165 Lothian Road, Edinburgh · EH3 9AB
Improvement RequiredInspected 6 May 2026
Lee's TeahouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Lister Square, Edinburgh · EH3 9GL
Improvement RequiredInspected 6 May 2026
W Squared CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 Home Street, Edinburgh · EH3 9JP
Improvement RequiredInspected 6 May 2026
Shardana CateringManufacturers/packers · 138 Dundas Street, Edinburgh · EH3 5DQ
Improvement RequiredInspected 5 May 2026
The Bailie Kitchen FranchisePub/bar/nightclub · 2-4 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh · EH3 5AL
Improvement RequiredInspected 27 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 468 real Food Standards Agency records for the EH3 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 439 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.