Shao Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Shao Restaurant 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 16 July 2024, 23 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: 55-57 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DB
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shao Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 109 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
| Aihua Chinese Supermarket Retailers - other | 129 yards away | Pass | 26 July 2018 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 184 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 217 yards away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Alby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | Pass | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Shao Restaurant
What is Shao Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Shao Restaurant does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Shao Restaurant last inspected?
Shao Restaurant was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 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 Shao Restaurant 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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