Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Costcutter 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 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 201 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1EU
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguettes Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | Pass | 10 November 2025 |
| Aemilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | Pass | 24 November 2022 |
| Babyfaced Baker Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | Pass | 9 January 2025 |
| Bayne's Bakers Retailers - other | 172 yards away | Pass | 9 April 2026 |
| 108 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | Pass | 26 April 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 24 September 2018 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Costcutter 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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