The Royal George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewisham
The Royal George holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 85 Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4QD
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal George sits behind roughly 1,705 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ← The Royal George | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Royal George 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 George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Alpha Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Royal George
What is The Royal George's food hygiene rating?
The Royal George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 22 October 2024.
Is The Royal George safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Royal George last inspected?
The Royal George was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal George?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal George compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal George holds a 3. 235 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Royal George 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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