Cutting Chai

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.

Pass

Inspected: 2025-06-11

Cutting Chai is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 18-20 Salamander Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7HR, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 June 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 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: 18-20 Salamander Street, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 7HR
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 1832165

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cutting Chai?

Cutting Chai 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?

When was Cutting Chai last inspected?

Cutting Chai was last inspected on 2025-06-11. 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 Cutting Chai located?

Cutting Chai is located at 18-20 Salamander Street, Edinburgh , EH6 7HR, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH6 postcode area.