The Southern
The Southern is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 22-26 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PR, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 February 2026, 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
- 22-26 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 9PR
- Local Authority
- Edinburgh (City of)
- Scheme Type
- FHIS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1921900
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Southern?
The Southern 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 The Southern last inspected?
The Southern was last inspected on 2026-02-11. 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 The Southern located?
The Southern is located at 22-26 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh , EH8 9PR, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH8 postcode area.