The Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
The Convenience Store was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 6 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: 144 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Rose Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | Pass | 24 March 2026 |
| Angels Share Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 222 yards away | Pass | 6 September 2023 |
| American Candy Retailers - other | 260 yards away | Pass | 27 March 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 320 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2024 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| AGA Rangemaster Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 18 April 2024 |
| Anthropologie Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 19 June 2019 |
| Ambassador Sauna & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 February 2011 |
Questions about The Convenience Store
What is The Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
The Convenience Store does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Convenience Store last inspected?
The Convenience Store was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 Convenience Store 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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