The Elephant House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Elephant House passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: 21 George Iv Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EN
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Elephant House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 132 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Apex International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 336 yards away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 419 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about The Elephant House
What is The Elephant House's food hygiene rating?
The Elephant House does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Elephant House last inspected?
The Elephant House was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Elephant House 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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