The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company 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
This is a fresh result: The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1LU
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Questions about The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company
What is The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company's food hygiene rating?
The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company last inspected?
The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Howdah Tea and Coffee Company 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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