The Happy Fish food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
The Happy Fish was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 30 June 2025, 12 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: 18-24 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9HX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Happy Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | Pass | 16 November 2023 |
| Aihua Chinese Supermarket Retailers - other | 192 yards away | Pass | 26 July 2018 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 385 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Happy Fish
What is The Happy Fish's food hygiene rating?
The Happy Fish does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Happy Fish last inspected?
The Happy Fish was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 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 Happy Fish 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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