The Southern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Southern 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: 22-26 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Southern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | Pass | 16 November 2023 |
| 101 Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 409 yards away | Pass | 11 February 2025 |
| Aihua Chinese Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 26 July 2018 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about The Southern
What is The Southern's food hygiene rating?
The Southern does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Southern last inspected?
The Southern was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Southern 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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