New Orchid Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Midlothian
New Orchid Takeaway 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 22 October 2025, 8 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: 11 Main Street Gorebridge EH23 4BX, EH23 4BX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Orchid Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorefry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | Pass | 30 May 2022 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 51 yards away | Pass | 15 July 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Midlothian Newbyres Other catering premises | 87 yards away | Pass | 2 June 2025 |
| St Andrews Primary School School/college/university | 204 yards away | Pass | 6 May 2026 |
| St Andrews Primary School Nursery Caring Premises | 204 yards away | Pass | 26 April 2023 |
| Gorebridge Community Cares Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | Pass | 21 August 2024 |
| Gorebridge House For Young People Caring Premises | 330 yards away | Pass | 19 March 2026 |
| Newbyres Village Caring Premises | 349 yards away | Pass | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about New Orchid Takeaway
What is New Orchid Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
New Orchid Takeaway does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was New Orchid Takeaway last inspected?
New Orchid Takeaway was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months 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 New Orchid Takeaway 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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