Empire food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Empire passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 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: 21d Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 2AB
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Empire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 3 May 2012 |
| Argile Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2025 |
| Argyle Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| A La Carte Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 17 April 2024 |
| A Wee Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 27 July 2023 |
| 181 Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 30 June 2022 |
| Aki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 14 May 2024 |
| Absolute Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Empire
What is Empire's food hygiene rating?
Empire does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Empire last inspected?
Empire was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Empire 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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