The Hermitage food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
The Hermitage passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
This is a fresh result: The Hermitage was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1-5 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6AA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hermitage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaburrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | Pass | 14 July 2024 |
| Ashley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 21 October 2019 |
| Astley Ainslie Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 21 February 2024 |
| 181 Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 30 June 2022 |
| Aki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 14 May 2024 |
| A La Carte Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 17 April 2024 |
Questions about The Hermitage
What is The Hermitage's food hygiene rating?
The Hermitage does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Hermitage last inspected?
The Hermitage was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Hermitage 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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