China Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Edinburgh (City of)
China Express 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: 72 Walter Scott Avenue, Edinburgh, EH16 5RL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 yards away | Pass | 25 March 2008 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 17 April 2018 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 11 May 2015 |
| Alba House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 9 June 2026 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 2 August 2022 |
| 18 Craigmillar Park Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 10 July 2018 |
| Al-Hussain Curry Wala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 9 January 2025 |
| Al Hussain Super Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about China Express
What is China Express's food hygiene rating?
China Express does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was China Express last inspected?
China Express was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 China Express 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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