Melt food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Edinburgh (City of)
Melt 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 19 November 2024, 19 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: 1a Lochend Avenue, Edinburgh, EH7 6DT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Melt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelos Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | Pass | 30 November 2023 |
| A.O.K Jollof Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 27 January 2026 |
| Aaa Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 11 September 2008 |
| Abbeyhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 16 June 2022 |
| Abbeyhill Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 4 December 2024 |
| Art and Vintage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 20 November 2018 |
| Aqqa Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 7 October 2025 |
| Artisan Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 24 May 2022 |
Questions about Melt
What is Melt's food hygiene rating?
Melt does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Melt last inspected?
Melt was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Melt 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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