Royal Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
Royal Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 4 April 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: Drummond Road, Skegness, PE25 3EH
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal Hotel sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Royal Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| De Bao Chinese & Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Chantry Villa Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Cook'S Tiny Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Fairfax Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Clarence House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Greystones Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Chalfont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
Questions about Royal Hotel
What is Royal Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Royal Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Royal Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Hotel last inspected?
Royal Hotel was last inspected on 4 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Hotel compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Hotel holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Royal Hotel 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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