Polentoni food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
Polentoni 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
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 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: 38 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RG
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Polentoni, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyhill Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | Pass | 4 December 2024 |
| Art and Vintage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | Pass | 20 November 2018 |
| Abbeyhill Primary School School/college/university | 233 yards away | Pass | 16 June 2022 |
| Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 13 July 2015 |
| 21212 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 7 February 2020 |
| Arianas Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2023 |
| A.O.K Jollof Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 27 January 2026 |
| Afro Food bank and welfare Edinburgh Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Polentoni
What is Polentoni's food hygiene rating?
Polentoni does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Polentoni last inspected?
Polentoni was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 Polentoni 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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