The Royal Spice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Royal Spice 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
This is a fresh result: The Royal Spice was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Denbighshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Denbighshire ratings →
Address: 36 Regent Street, Llangollen, LL20 8HS
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How this rating has changed
The Royal Spice has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Royal Spice among the 819 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 819 | 82% | ← The Royal Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 112 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 The Royal Spice 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 The Royal Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Aydins Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Greenbank Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2016 |
| Hillcrest Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2019 |
| Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2016 |
| The Community Hall - St Collen's Church Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
| The Hand Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 161 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| Chapel St Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Spice
What is The Royal Spice's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Royal Spice 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 The Royal Spice last inspected?
The Royal Spice was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Spice?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Spice compare to other places in Denbighshire?
82% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Royal Spice 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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