The Devil's Advocate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Devil's Advocate 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: 9 Advocate's Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1ND
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Devil's Advocate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 378 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 428 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 December 2021 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Devil's Advocate
What is The Devil's Advocate's food hygiene rating?
The Devil's Advocate does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Devil's Advocate last inspected?
The Devil's Advocate was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Devil's Advocate 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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