The Penny Black food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
The Penny Black passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Penny Black, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antojitos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | Pass | 7 March 2023 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Adam & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 18 November 2019 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 December 2021 |
| Ada Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 June 2023 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 January 2025 |
| 21212 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 7 February 2020 |
Questions about The Penny Black
What is The Penny Black's food hygiene rating?
The Penny Black does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Penny Black last inspected?
The Penny Black was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 The Penny Black 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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