Whippersnapper

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 Whippersnapper located?

Whippersnapper is located at 541 Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area.

Awaiting Inspection

Inspected: 2026-10-05

Whippersnapper is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 541 Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 October 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of Awaiting Inspection (Awaiting Inspection). Edinburgh (City of) oversees 4,436 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address: 541 Castlehill, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 2ND
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 2000135

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Whippersnapper?

Whippersnapper 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 takeaway/sandwich shop?

When was Whippersnapper last inspected?

Whippersnapper was last inspected on 2026-10-05. 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 Whippersnapper located?

Whippersnapper is located at 541 Castlehill, Edinburgh , EH1 2ND, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH1 postcode area.