Cowgate Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Cowgate Store 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 13 February 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: 11 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh, EH1 1JY
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cowgate Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| Apex International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 215 yards away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 225 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Cowgate Store
What is Cowgate Store's food hygiene rating?
Cowgate Store does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Cowgate Store last inspected?
Cowgate Store was last inspected on 13 February 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 Cowgate Store 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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