Leith Walks Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Leith Walks Store 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 3 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: 301 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Leith Walks Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arek Catering @ Brass Monkey Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | Pass | 2 July 2026 |
| Artisan Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | Pass | 24 May 2022 |
| AM Licensed Grocer Retailers - other | 230 yards away | Pass | 19 July 2010 |
| Alness Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 232 yards away | Pass | 5 September 2011 |
| Afro Food bank and welfare Edinburgh Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 3 June 2026 |
| Arianas Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2023 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 November 2024 |
| Ardfern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Leith Walks Store
What is Leith Walks Store's food hygiene rating?
Leith Walks Store does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Leith Walks Store last inspected?
Leith Walks Store was last inspected on 3 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 Leith Walks Store 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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