House of Fun Soft Play food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Midlothian
House of Fun Soft Play was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the restaurant fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 6 June 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: 5A Newmills Road Dalkeith EH22 1DU, EH22 1DU
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to House of Fun Soft Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | Pass | 17 July 2023 |
| Day Today Retailers - other | 50 yards away | Pass | 18 December 2025 |
| Aytoun Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 81 yards away | Pass | 17 April 2025 |
| Cheesecakes and Bakes Other catering premises | 95 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | Pass | 16 February 2024 |
| Cafe Troy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | Pass | 24 March 2025 |
| Continental Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | Pass | 12 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre Retailers - other | 168 yards away | Pass | 22 February 2017 |
Questions about House of Fun Soft Play
What is House of Fun Soft Play's food hygiene rating?
House of Fun Soft Play does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was House of Fun Soft Play last inspected?
House of Fun Soft Play was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Midlothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Midlothian Council inspects House of Fun Soft Play 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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