Ali and Sons Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Ali and Sons Newsagent 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: 2-4A Brunstane Bank, Edinburgh, EH15 2NR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ali and Sons Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Kings Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 106 yards away | Pass | 27 November 2019 |
| Church of Scotland Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 21 April 2026 |
| Brunstane Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 26 July 2022 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 13 January 2025 |
| Brunstane Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 6 December 2022 |
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 19 April 2024 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 3 February 2020 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Ali and Sons Newsagent
What is Ali and Sons Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Ali and Sons Newsagent does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Ali and Sons Newsagent last inspected?
Ali and Sons Newsagent was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Ali and Sons Newsagent 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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