The Milkman Edinburgh food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Milkman Edinburgh 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 Milkman Edinburgh was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 52 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PB
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Milkman Edinburgh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 226 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 January 2025 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about The Milkman Edinburgh
What is The Milkman Edinburgh's food hygiene rating?
The Milkman Edinburgh does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Milkman Edinburgh last inspected?
The Milkman Edinburgh was last inspected on 21 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 Milkman Edinburgh 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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