John Williamson food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
John Williamson 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 9 April 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: 146 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1AH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to John Williamson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayne's Bakers Retailers - other | 27 yards away | Pass | 9 April 2026 |
| Aemilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | Pass | 24 November 2022 |
| 108 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | Pass | 26 April 2023 |
| Baguettes Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | Pass | 10 November 2025 |
| Babyfaced Baker Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | Pass | 9 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 24 September 2018 |
Questions about John Williamson
What is John Williamson's food hygiene rating?
John Williamson does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was John Williamson last inspected?
John Williamson was last inspected on 9 April 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 John Williamson 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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