Royal Assembly Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Great Yarmouth
Royal Assembly Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Albert Square, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JH
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts Royal Assembly Rooms among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← Royal Assembly Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Royal Assembly Rooms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Assembly Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Andover House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| All Seasons Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Evolve Day Services LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Billys Camden Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Florence House Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Fish Chips and More Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Buddha Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Royal Assembly Rooms
What is Royal Assembly Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Royal Assembly Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Royal Assembly Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Assembly Rooms last inspected?
Royal Assembly Rooms was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Assembly Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Assembly Rooms compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Assembly Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Royal Assembly Rooms 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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