The Counter food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Edinburgh (City of)
The Counter passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the takeaway met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 9 September 2015, more than 10 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: High Riggs, Edinburgh, EH3 9RP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Counter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amall Oriental Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | Pass | 30 October 2025 |
| A Pinch of Salt - Tollcross Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | Pass | 14 April 2023 |
| Ambassador Sauna & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | Pass | 1 February 2011 |
| Absolute Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | Pass | 9 August 2024 |
| A Wee Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | Pass | 27 July 2023 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| Apex International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Counter
What is The Counter's food hygiene rating?
The Counter does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Counter last inspected?
The Counter was last inspected on 9 September 2015, more than 10 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 The Counter 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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