The Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise 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 Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise was inspected on 7 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 133-135 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9AD
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Sauna & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | Pass | 1 February 2011 |
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| Absolute Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 9 August 2024 |
| A Wee Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 27 July 2023 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 20 February 2024 |
| Apex International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about The Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise
What is The Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise's food hygiene rating?
The Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise last inspected?
The Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise was last inspected on 7 June 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 Hanging Bat – Kitchen Franchise 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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