La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse 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 8 April 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: 215 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7UU
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | Pass | 24 January 2023 |
| Belgrave Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 24 June 2026 |
| Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 27 August 2019 |
| Broadstone Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 31 January 2020 |
Questions about La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse
What is La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse's food hygiene rating?
La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse last inspected?
La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse was last inspected on 8 April 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 La Vaca Ardiente Argentinian Steakhouse 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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