The Royalty food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Royalty holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: York Gate, Otley, LS21 3DG
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royalty sits behind roughly 4,259 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,259 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ← The Royalty | |
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Royalty 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 Royalty, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Westgate Primary) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Chevin Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bloomfield Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Catering Leeds (Spring Gardens Aged Persons Home) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Gay Lane Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Chippendale Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Brewberry Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bondgate Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Royalty
What is The Royalty's food hygiene rating?
The Royalty has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Royalty safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royalty last inspected?
The Royalty was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royalty?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royalty compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Royalty holds a 4. 1,102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Royalty 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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The Royalty is one of 167 rated food businesses in Otley. See every hygiene rating in Otley →
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