Old Spence Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Old Spence Cafe 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: 40-42 Queen Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6AT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Old Spence Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTA Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | Pass | 2 November 2023 |
| Abbots House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 358 yards away | Pass | 13 August 2010 |
| Ardfern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2025 |
| Artisan Roast Circular Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 5 March 2024 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 November 2024 |
| At The Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 21 February 2022 |
| Aaa Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 11 September 2008 |
| Alby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Old Spence Cafe
What is Old Spence Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Old Spence Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Old Spence Cafe last inspected?
Old Spence Cafe was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Old Spence Cafe 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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