Ox184 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
Ox184 was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
This is a fresh result: Ox184 was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 184-186 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ox184, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 168 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 345 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 345 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 415 yards away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
Questions about Ox184
What is Ox184's food hygiene rating?
Ox184 does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Ox184 last inspected?
Ox184 was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Ox184 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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