Brunch Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Midlothian
Brunch Box 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
This is a fresh result: Brunch Box was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 161 John Street Penicuik EH26 8AT, EH26 8AT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Brunch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2026 |
| Lothian Grocers Retailers - other | 33 yards away | Improvement required | 5 September 2019 |
| Shottstown Miners Welfare Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | Pass | 11 May 2018 |
| The Roadhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | Pass | 13 February 2026 |
| Vivostore - Permier Penicuik Retailers - other | 159 yards away | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
| School's Out Penicuik School/college/university | 310 yards away | Pass | 22 August 2023 |
| Day Today Retailers - other | 326 yards away | Pass | 19 February 2025 |
| The Pennycook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | Pass | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Brunch Box
What is Brunch Box's food hygiene rating?
Brunch Box does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Brunch Box last inspected?
Brunch Box was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Midlothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Midlothian Council inspects Brunch Box 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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