El Jefe’s food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
El Jefe’s 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 13 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4-6 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to El Jefe’s, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 103 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 128 yards away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 172 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about El Jefe’s
What is El Jefe’s's food hygiene rating?
El Jefe’s does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was El Jefe’s last inspected?
El Jefe’s was last inspected on 13 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 El Jefe’s 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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