First News

Q: What does a food hygiene rating of Awaiting Inspection 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 First News located?

First News is located at 542 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AL, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area.

Awaiting Inspection

Inspected: 2025-10-23

First News is a retailers - other located at 542 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AL, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Awaiting Inspection (Awaiting Inspection). 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: 542 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH11 3AL
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 1884427

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of First News?

First News has a food hygiene rating of Awaiting Inspection out of 5, as assessed by Edinburgh (City of).

What does a food hygiene rating of Awaiting Inspection mean for a retailers - other?

When was First News last inspected?

First News was last inspected on 2025-10-23. 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 First News located?

First News is located at 542 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh , EH11 3AL, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH11 postcode area.