The Fiddlers Arms

Q: What does a food hygiene rating of Pass 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.

Q: Where is The Fiddlers Arms located?

The Fiddlers Arms is located at 9-11 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HY, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area.

Pass

Inspected: 2025-03-11

The Fiddlers Arms is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 9-11 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HY, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). Edinburgh (City of) oversees 5,140 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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: Pub/bar/nightclub
Address: 9-11 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 2HY
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 133079

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Fiddlers Arms?

The Fiddlers Arms has a food hygiene rating of Pass out of 5, as assessed by Edinburgh (City of).

What does a food hygiene rating of Pass mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

When was The Fiddlers Arms last inspected?

The Fiddlers Arms was last inspected on 2025-03-11. 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 Fiddlers Arms located?

The Fiddlers Arms is located at 9-11 Grassmarket, Edinburgh , EH1 2HY, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH1 postcode area.