The Gruff Goat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Gruff Goat 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 20 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: 19-20 Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 118 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 292 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 370 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 439 yards away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
Questions about The Gruff Goat
What is The Gruff Goat's food hygiene rating?
The Gruff Goat does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Gruff Goat last inspected?
The Gruff Goat was last inspected on 20 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 The Gruff Goat 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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