The Fort of Leith
The Fort of Leith is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 16 South Fort Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4DN, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 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 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
- 16 South Fort Street, Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 4DN
- Local Authority
- Edinburgh (City of)
- Scheme Type
- FHIS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1886252
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Fort of Leith?
The Fort of Leith 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
When was The Fort of Leith last inspected?
The Fort of Leith was last inspected on 2025-10-30. 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 Fort of Leith located?
The Fort of Leith is located at 16 South Fort Street, Edinburgh , EH6 4DN, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH6 postcode area.