Shinwari food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Shinwari passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: 52 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DW
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shinwari, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amall Oriental Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | Pass | 30 October 2025 |
| A Pinch of Salt - Tollcross Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | Pass | 14 April 2023 |
| Apex International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 312 yards away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
| Ambassador Sauna & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | Pass | 1 February 2011 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| Absolute Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 9 August 2024 |
| A Wee Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about Shinwari
What is Shinwari's food hygiene rating?
Shinwari does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Shinwari last inspected?
Shinwari was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Shinwari 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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