Old Pal Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Old Pal Ltd 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: Old Pal Ltd was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 28 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5DX
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Amalfinoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 13 May 2026 |
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| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about Old Pal Ltd
What is Old Pal Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Old Pal Ltd does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Old Pal Ltd last inspected?
Old Pal Ltd was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Old Pal Ltd 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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