First News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
First News has no published result under Scotland's food hygiene scheme yet.
The rating: Awaiting inspection
The rating dates from 23 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: 542 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to First News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 379 yards away | Pass | 12 April 2023 |
| Ali's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 18 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 10 April 2024 |
| Badjao B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 20 February 2007 |
| B M Sausages Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 18 October 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2018 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 22 January 2026 |
| Abbas Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about First News
What is First News's food hygiene rating?
First News does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Awaiting inspection".
When was First News last inspected?
First News was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 First News 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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