Royston Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Royston Food Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 May 2024, 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: 7 - 9 High Street, Royston, SG8 9YY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Royston Food Centre sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ← Royston Food Centre | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Royston Food Centre 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 Royston Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Rasa Sayang Chinese & Malaysian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Kooky Nohmad Royston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Viva Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Nest Royston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Flintshack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Butcher Boyz Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Royston Food Centre
What is Royston Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Royston Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 3 May 2024.
Is Royston Food Centre 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royston Food Centre last inspected?
Royston Food Centre was last inspected on 3 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royston Food Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royston Food Centre compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Royston Food Centre holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Royston Food Centre 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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