The Clam Shell food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Edinburgh (City of)
The Clam Shell passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the takeaway met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 20 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 148 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Clam Shell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 213 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 426 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The Clam Shell
What is The Clam Shell's food hygiene rating?
The Clam Shell does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Clam Shell last inspected?
The Clam Shell was last inspected on 20 October 2024, 20 months 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 The Clam Shell 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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