Spice Of Penicuik food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Midlothian
Spice Of Penicuik was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: 43 Edinburgh Road Penicuik EH26 8NP, EH26 8NP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spice Of Penicuik, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuiken Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | Improvement required | 16 July 2024 |
| Mosso Cafe (Delile Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | Pass | 9 December 2025 |
| Tesco Penicuik Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 145 yards away | Pass | 5 June 2025 |
| Jade Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | Improvement required | 10 June 2026 |
| The Pennycook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | Pass | 20 November 2025 |
| W A Boak & Son Fresh Foods Company Retailers - other | 336 yards away | Pass | 25 October 2019 |
| Strathesk Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 348 yards away | Pass | 23 January 2025 |
| Strathesk Primary School Nursery Caring Premises | 348 yards away | Improvement required | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Spice Of Penicuik
What is Spice Of Penicuik's food hygiene rating?
Spice Of Penicuik does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Spice Of Penicuik last inspected?
Spice Of Penicuik was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Midlothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Midlothian Council inspects Spice Of Penicuik 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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