Bismillah Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Bismillah Food Store 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 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bismillah Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 29 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 103 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Aihua Chinese Supermarket Retailers - other | 300 yards away | Pass | 26 July 2018 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 368 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Bismillah Food Store
What is Bismillah Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Bismillah Food Store does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Bismillah Food Store last inspected?
Bismillah Food Store was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Bismillah Food Store 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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