Old Woods Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Old Woods Cafe 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: 111 St Leonard's Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QY
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | Pass | 16 November 2023 |
| Aihua Chinese Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 26 July 2018 |
| 101 Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 February 2025 |
| 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 |
| Ark Housing Association Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 7 October 2008 |
Questions about Old Woods Cafe
What is Old Woods Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Old Woods Cafe does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Old Woods Cafe last inspected?
Old Woods Cafe was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Old Woods Cafe 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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