Masons food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Edinburgh (City of)
Masons was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the food producer fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: 1-1A Starbank Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3BN
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Masons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auld Reekies Funky Pantry Retailers - other | 105 yards away | Pass | 6 June 2025 |
| Asda Walmart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 13 June 2016 |
| A Haven Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 4 July 2019 |
| Alby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 29 May 2026 |
| 509 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about Masons
What is Masons's food hygiene rating?
Masons does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Masons last inspected?
Masons was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Masons 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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