Links Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Links Express 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 15-17 Lochend Road, Edinburgh, EH6 8DT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Links Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaa Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 382 yards away | Pass | 11 September 2008 |
| Artisan Roast Circular Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 5 March 2024 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 November 2024 |
| Abbots House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 13 August 2010 |
| Artisan Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 24 May 2022 |
| AM Licensed Grocer Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 19 July 2010 |
| Ardfern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2025 |
| Arek Catering @ Brass Monkey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Links Express
What is Links Express's food hygiene rating?
Links Express does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Links Express last inspected?
Links Express was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Links Express 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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