Castlegate Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Castlegate Cafe passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 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: 29 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Castlegate Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 13 yards away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 367 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| 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 |
| Ambassador Sauna & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 February 2011 |
Questions about Castlegate Cafe
What is Castlegate Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Castlegate Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Castlegate Cafe last inspected?
Castlegate Cafe was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Castlegate 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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