The Royal George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Royal George holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Irsha Street, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1RY
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Royal George among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ← The Royal George | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Royal George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Jack Sprats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Appledore Flame Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Johns Of Appledore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Hocking's Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Appledore County Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Commodore Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
Questions about The Royal George
What is The Royal George's food hygiene rating?
The Royal George has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Royal George safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal George last inspected?
The Royal George was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
How does The Royal George compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal George is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Royal George and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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