The Food Safety AppRoot Down
79 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1AW
Food hygiene rating
Rated 24 August 2026
When this rating was given
This rating was given on 24 August 2026. A rating records how the premises was found on the day of its inspection. The council decides how often a premises is inspected, based on its risk, so an older rating is not a sign of a problem on its own.
Inspected by the food safety team for Edinburgh (City of)
How to contact the council about this rating
History of these premises
Our record of this register goes back to 2022.
Questions about this rating
What is Root Down's food hygiene rating?
Root Down is rated Pass. It was given on 24 August 2026.
When was the rating given?
On 24 August 2026, after an inspection by the council. The rating reflects what the inspector found on that day.
Who inspects Root Down?
Edinburgh (City of), which is the food safety authority for this area.
What do the three assessments mean?
Food hygiene and safety, structure and cleanliness, and confidence in management are each given a band. Together they give the overall rating.