The Playfair food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
The Playfair 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 Playfair was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Playfair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antojitos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | Pass | 7 March 2023 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Adam & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | Pass | 18 November 2019 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 December 2021 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| Ada Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 June 2023 |
| Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 January 2025 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Playfair
What is The Playfair's food hygiene rating?
The Playfair does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Playfair last inspected?
The Playfair was last inspected on 27 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 Playfair 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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