Cafe Favela food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Cafe Favela 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: 151 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cafe Favela, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelos Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 November 2023 |
| A.O.K Jollof Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 27 January 2026 |
| Aqqa Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 7 October 2025 |
| Ahmed Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 31 October 2011 |
| Abbeyhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 16 June 2022 |
| Art and Vintage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 20 November 2018 |
| Abbeyhill Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Favela
What is Cafe Favela's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Favela does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Cafe Favela last inspected?
Cafe Favela was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Cafe Favela 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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