The Scotch Malt Whisky Society food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JX

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Questions about The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

What is The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's food hygiene rating?

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".

When was The Scotch Malt Whisky Society last inspected?

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Scotch Malt Whisky Society 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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