The Canons’ Gait food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
The Canons’ Gait 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 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 232 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Canons’ Gait, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 81 yards away | Pass | 30 January 2025 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 298 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| Ark Housing Association Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 7 October 2008 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
Questions about The Canons’ Gait
What is The Canons’ Gait's food hygiene rating?
The Canons’ Gait does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Canons’ Gait last inspected?
The Canons’ Gait was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Canons’ Gait 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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