Old Spence Cafe
Old Spence Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 40-42 Queen Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6AT, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 November 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 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
- 40-42 Queen Charlotte Street, Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 6AT
- Local Authority
- Edinburgh (City of)
- Scheme Type
- FHIS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1762271
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Old Spence Cafe?
Old Spence 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 Old Spence Cafe last inspected?
Old Spence Cafe was last inspected on 2025-11-24. 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 Old Spence Cafe located?
Old Spence Cafe is located at 40-42 Queen Charlotte Street, Edinburgh , EH6 6AT, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH6 postcode area.