Food Hygiene Ratings in Midlothian
Explore hygiene ratings for businesses across the local authority.
Safety Pass Rate
80.5%
Total Inspected
686
Need Improvement
134
A Seales Childcare
EH26 0LQ
A Wahlberg & Sons
EH37 5PZ
Aaron House Care Home
EH26 0QF
Abdibles
No Postcode
Acre Wood Nurseries Ltd
EH25 9RQ
Albacore
EH22 1FD
Aldi Stores Limited
EH20 9NZ
Aldi Stores Ltd
EH22 2NE
All About That Cheesecake
No Postcode
Alutka's Polish Cuisine
No Postcode
Alzheimer Scotland
EH19 2DS
Alzheimer Scotland - Penicuik Dementia Cafe
EH26 8BF
Alzheimer Scotland D'Cafe
EH22 1JE
Angelina Coffee Snug
EH24 9ET
Angies Snack Van WR51 VES
No Postcode
Anjum Enterprises Ltd
EH20 9LZ
Aramark Defence Services Ltd
EH26 0NP
Arcadia Nursery
EH25 9RE
Arcadian Foods
No Postcode
Archview Lodge Nursing Home
EH22 2AH
Arniston Miners Welfare Club
EH23 4AQ
Arniston Playgroup
EH23 4DT
Art Deco Cakes
No Postcode
Asda Stores Ltd
EH20 9NZ
Ashlea Residential Unit
No Postcode
Aytoun Butchers
EH22 1AG
B & M Retail Ltd
EH26 8LE
B&M Retail Ltd
EH20 9QY
B&M Stores
EH22 1HR
Baguette Express
EH20 9RE
Local Insights & FAQ
Common questions about food safety in Midlothian
Q: How safe are food businesses in Midlothian?
Official GuidanceBased on the latest inspection data, 80.5% of food establishments in Midlothian have passed hygiene safety checks (Rating 3 or above). This indicates a generally high standard of food safety across the local authority.
Q: What does a '0' rating actually mean?
Official GuidanceA rating of 0 means 'Urgent Improvement Necessary'. It indicates that the business performed poorly in all three areas of inspection: food handling, structural cleanliness, and management documentation.
Q: Can a business continue to trade with a low rating?
Official GuidanceYes, a low rating doesn't always mean a business is an immediate risk to health. If the inspector finds an imminent risk to public health, they have the power to close the premises until it is safe.
Q: How can I report a hygiene concern in this area?
Official GuidanceIf you have experienced poor hygiene or food poisoning in Midlothian, you should contact the Environmental Health department of the local council. They are responsible for investigating consumer complaints.
Q: How long does a rating stay valid?
Official GuidanceA rating remains valid until the next inspection. The frequency of these visits depends on the risk profile of the business, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
Q: Why do some new businesses show as 'Awaiting Inspection'?
Official GuidanceNewly opened venues or those under new ownership are registered but haven't had their first official check yet. They are legally allowed to trade but must register with the council 28 days before opening.