Choose Books food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Choose Books passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: 126 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4BR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Choose Books, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Haven Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 53 yards away | Pass | 4 July 2019 |
| Alby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 29 May 2026 |
| Ardfern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2025 |
| Asda Walmart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 13 June 2016 |
| AM Licensed Grocer Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 19 July 2010 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 11 November 2024 |
| Artisan Roast Circular Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 5 March 2024 |
| Alness Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 5 September 2011 |
Questions about Choose Books
What is Choose Books's food hygiene rating?
Choose Books does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Choose Books last inspected?
Choose Books was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Choose Books 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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