The Carbon Lounge
The Carbon Lounge is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 208 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 July 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of Awaiting Inspection (Awaiting Inspection). Edinburgh (City of) oversees 4,308 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
- 208 Cowgate, Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1NQ
- Local Authority
- Edinburgh (City of)
- Scheme Type
- FHIS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1969817
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Carbon Lounge?
The Carbon Lounge 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 Carbon Lounge last inspected?
The Carbon Lounge was last inspected on 2026-07-06. 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 Carbon Lounge located?
The Carbon Lounge is located at 208 Cowgate, Edinburgh , EH1 1NQ, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH1 postcode area.