Locale food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Edinburgh (City of)
Locale passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the takeaway met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: 24 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1HZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Locale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argile Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | Pass | 25 April 2025 |
| Argyle Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Argyle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | Pass | 3 May 2012 |
| A Wee Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 27 July 2023 |
| Absolute Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 9 August 2024 |
| Amall Oriental Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 30 October 2025 |
| A Pinch of Salt - Tollcross Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 14 April 2023 |
| Alby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Locale
What is Locale's food hygiene rating?
Locale does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Locale last inspected?
Locale was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Locale 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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