Royavie food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Royavie 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 14 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UA
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Royavie among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Royavie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royavie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Gallico Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Diggles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Cafe Dolce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bier & Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Full House Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Royavie
What is Royavie's food hygiene rating?
Royavie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Royavie 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 Royavie last inspected?
Royavie was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
How does Royavie compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Royavie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Royavie 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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