The Meadows Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
The Meadows Grocers was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 18 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: 15a-17 Brougham Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JX
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|---|---|---|---|
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Questions about The Meadows Grocers
What is The Meadows Grocers's food hygiene rating?
The Meadows Grocers does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Meadows Grocers last inspected?
The Meadows Grocers was last inspected on 18 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 The Meadows Grocers 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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