Ali's Ice Cream

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.

Q: Where is Ali's Ice Cream located?

Ali's Ice Cream is located at 263 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area.

Improvement Required

Inspected: 2025-05-14

Ali's Ice Cream is a retailers - other located at 263 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required (Improvement Required). 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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: Retailers - other
Address: 263 Canongate, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH8 8BQ
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 1453791

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Ali's Ice Cream?

Ali's Ice Cream 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 retailers - other?

When was Ali's Ice Cream last inspected?

Ali's Ice Cream was last inspected on 2025-05-14. 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 Ali's Ice Cream located?

Ali's Ice Cream is located at 263 Canongate, Edinburgh , EH8 8BQ, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH8 postcode area.