The Free Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Free Company 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 23 August 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: Cockburnhill Road, Edinburgh, EH14 7HZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Free Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 21 January 2025 |
| Harmeny School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | Pass | 24 June 2024 |
| Ravelrig Riding For The Disabled Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Pass | 28 October 2025 |
| Balerno Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | Pass | 8 April 2026 |
| Scotmid Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 7 January 2020 |
| Harvest Thyme Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 18 March 2026 |
| Kids Insight Ltd Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 13 November 2019 |
| Ying Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | Pass | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about The Free Company
What is The Free Company's food hygiene rating?
The Free Company does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Free Company last inspected?
The Free Company was last inspected on 23 August 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 The Free Company 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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