Bains Retro Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Bains Retro Sweets was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 4 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 37 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
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Questions about Bains Retro Sweets
What is Bains Retro Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Bains Retro Sweets does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Bains Retro Sweets last inspected?
Bains Retro Sweets was last inspected on 4 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) Council inspects Bains Retro Sweets and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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