The Red Cockerel Cafe

Q: What does a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required mean?

A rating of 0 means urgent improvement is required. The business was found to have serious hygiene failures that pose a risk to public health.

Improvement Required

Inspected: 2026-03-25

The Red Cockerel Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 1a Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required (Improvement Required). Edinburgh (City of) oversees 4,308 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Edinburgh (City of) is 0.0 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address: 1a Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 2EP
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 1945712

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Red Cockerel Cafe?

The Red Cockerel Cafe has a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required out of 5, as assessed by Edinburgh (City of).

What does a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

When was The Red Cockerel Cafe last inspected?

The Red Cockerel Cafe was last inspected on 2026-03-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Red Cockerel Cafe located?

The Red Cockerel Cafe is located at 1a Lothian Road, Edinburgh , EH1 2EP, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH1 postcode area.