Five Dumplings food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Edinburgh (City of)
Five Dumplings 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 27 May 2025, 13 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: 311 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arek Catering @ Brass Monkey Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | Pass | 2 July 2026 |
| Artisan Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | Pass | 24 May 2022 |
| Alness Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 228 yards away | Pass | 5 September 2011 |
| AM Licensed Grocer Retailers - other | 245 yards away | Pass | 19 July 2010 |
| Afro Food bank and welfare Edinburgh Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 3 June 2026 |
| Arianas Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2023 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 11 November 2024 |
| Abbeyhill Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Five Dumplings
What is Five Dumplings's food hygiene rating?
Five Dumplings does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Five Dumplings last inspected?
Five Dumplings was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 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 Five Dumplings 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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