Musselburgh Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lothian
Musselburgh Express 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 147 High Street Musselburgh East Lothian, EH21 7DD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Musselburgh Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | Pass | 3 July 2023 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | Pass | 15 February 2011 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | Pass | 12 April 2018 |
| B And M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 136 yards away | Pass | 16 September 2014 |
| Dragon Way Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | Pass | 11 September 2025 |
| Burgh Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 166 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2015 |
| Burgh Primary School Nursery Class Caring Premises | 166 yards away | Pass | 6 February 2019 |
| Caprice 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | Pass | 3 July 2023 |
Questions about Musselburgh Express
What is Musselburgh Express's food hygiene rating?
Musselburgh Express does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Musselburgh Express last inspected?
Musselburgh Express was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
East Lothian Council inspects Musselburgh Express 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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