Charlie K's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Charlie K's 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: 59 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charlie K's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| Ambassador Sauna & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | Pass | 1 February 2011 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 309 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2024 |
| Angels Share Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 418 yards away | Pass | 6 September 2023 |
| Amall Oriental Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 October 2025 |
| A Pinch of Salt - Tollcross Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 14 April 2023 |
| Amber Rose Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 24 March 2026 |
| American Candy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Charlie K's
What is Charlie K's's food hygiene rating?
Charlie K's does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Charlie K's last inspected?
Charlie K's was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Charlie K's 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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