Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: 185 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaburrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | Pass | 14 July 2024 |
| 181 Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 30 June 2022 |
| Aki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 14 May 2024 |
| A La Carte Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 17 April 2024 |
| A Wee Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 27 July 2023 |
| Absolute Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 9 August 2024 |
| Argyle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 3 May 2012 |
| Argile Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar
What is Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 Niko’s Espresso and Sandwich Bar 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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